Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Another business leaves

Mugshots is moving in a few weeks to the old Corky's location in Flowood. But although that might bother some, I could care less if they do. What REALLY has me bothered is the fact I don't know where the hell I can get some damn good barbecue this weekend. Pig Out was average but it closed. No Homers. Corkys, as bad as it became, bit the dust. Red, Hot, and Blue sits empty. They are even tearing down the Northside Drive Exxon, which had the best ribs in town.

So where am I supposed to get some decent barbecue on Fourth of July weekend without driving to Grenada?

Note: Don't mention Hickory Pit as it's simply not that good. What I wouldn't give for some Jake & Rip's.

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Pig Shak in Crossgates Brandon and that place on Hwy 471 just south of Lakeland are both decent choices. Pig Shak's are mighty tender and tasty as of two weeks ago.

Sorry, I can't invite you to my place since I'll be out of town.

Kingfish said...

I like bbq the other 52 weeks of the year. Now if my chiroquacker Dr. Rhodes would fix some ribs. He's cooked the best I've ever had.

Anonymous said...

Okay. You're going to regret that last comment. Crying will only let me know it's working and encourage me. Next time, we're cracking your sinuses too.

Lovingly, your "chiroquacker".

Ya just neva know who ya goin' to meet online.

JOKE. But you still never know.

Anonymous said...

I have tried to like Hickory Pit. Something about it just doesn't do the trick. Hey, Sonny's is good. It is still there so they must be doing something right.

Anonymous said...

Try the Exxon station on the corner of Northside Drive and the Clinton Parkway, in Clinton. Good, Good ribs!

Anonymous said...

I like the Chimneyville Cafe on Lakeland that just opened beside Lowe's.

Anonymous said...

Hickory Pit is too expensive. You should try Bowies BBQ in Brookhaven - simply the best.

Anonymous said...

Sonny's and Pig Shak in Crossgates Brandon - both are great.

Little Willie's is also good - where are they now?

Anonymous said...

Mugshots moving down to Flowood will knock out most of it's downtown worker patronage. It will just be too far away to make during lunch. What a shame. We go there at least 4 times a month. I guess we'll have to find another place.

Plus, that location is a jinx and gets way too much movie traffic on the weekends to even bother going there.

Anonymous said...

Learn to BBQ the ribs yourself, Kingfish!

Anonymous said...

Pigskin in Ridgeland.

Anonymous said...

I think the Northside Drive Exxon is only closed for renovation. They'll be back!

Anonymous said...

Old Tymers in Florence...good stuff!

Anonymous said...

Little Willies at Spillway Rd/Old Fannin Rd. Ribs = excellent. (They also have good deviled eggs, just fyi.)

Anonymous said...

Haute Pig in Madison. Your guts will gurgle the next day but your burbs will be memorable.

Hookah said...

Saturday, in my backyard, the best BBQ ribs in town will be served.

Anonymous said...

Big D's in Pocohontas.

Becca said...

You may just have to drive to Grenada. If so call me first!

Anonymous said...

Hey try the Cherokee, Coach who has worked there forever, used to work at Homers. Worth trying

stilettoGOP said...

I'm a Big D's fan, heck of a drive but used to eat there every Saturday because was around the corner from riding lessons, last time we pulled up.. was closed and had a for sale sign. Can't be true :(

Anonymous said...

http://www.bigdstepeebbq.com/menu.php

Big D's

Anonymous said...

Big D's moved to Hwy 49/Main St in Pocahontas.

Anonymous said...

Chimneyville, no doubt!

Anonymous said...

We tried the Pig Shak at Crossgates and frankly it was just awful. I just couldn't recommend it, honestly.

Anonymous said...

E&L Barbecue on Bailey Avenue is the best.

Anonymous said...

I second E&L!



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