Mark Filice wrote:

>
> About 4 years ago, I was in Las Vegas and ended up at Memphis Championship BBQ
> for dinner. I had just purchased my own ceramic cooker--a GrillDome. Once I
> tasted their BBQ I was hooked. So I bought Mike's book and started smoking ribs,
> butts, and brisket.
>

Memphis Cnampionship BBQ has multiple location here in LV, including one
we routinely visit. Some local barbecue pundits say that there are
better places in town, usually unknown and out of the way, but I've
never come away from Memphis Championship thinking they'd let me down.
We also now have Salt Lick BBQ, of Texas fame. From what I've seen and
heard, it too has a following.

While on the subject of BBQ in Las Vegas, one of our other favorites is
one of the little places that attracts only locals and has no Strip or
casino presence. It's a joint called Barbecue Masters
http://www.barbeque-masters.com/.\ The folk who own it cut their
teeth in TN, but also have culinary ties to Barbecue Lodge and Don
Murray's in Raleigh, which explains why we so like the place. They had
two locations, but closed the one nearer to us to seek a location with
more visibility. They feature all wood cooking. I cannot say that
their sauces are my favorites, but the meat is just like at home,
portions are generous and the owners will take the time to visit with
the regulars.

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