New BBq place in Oakhurst

[mountainsinmyblood]

I ma not sure of the name of the place but they just opened up in the old True Value lot. I had the best BBq sandwich I have ever had (Sorry Todd). The prices was right and I spent about 30 minutes talking with the husband and wife that own the place. I will for sure be back.

[monkey]

I love Todd's so I can't imagine better BBQ, but I will try it out sometime. Is it a restaurant or an outdoor BBQ place like the one in Coarsegold at the gas station?

[alleycat]

I stopped by there today also and LOVED it. I have always been a big fan of Todd's and still am but I do believe these guys are onto something. I had the pulled pork and it was great! My friend had the tri tip and said it was great too. The name of the place was Big Country's BBQ. I highly recommend it.

[Patagoniamaniac]

thanks for the insight ..I'm excited!..Are they using the whole building? what else is on the menu that you know of?..

[Memphis]

New BBQ place in town? you mean trailer. Todd's is rated very high and doubt this place even got any business as I was in the OLD MILL CENTER all day and basically saw no one there sorry BBQ trailer people). They just opened and are already trying to say they can beat a Todd's sandwich, good luck. Those posting were very suspicious if you ask me. I'm new too to the forums, but for them to come out the gates comparing to Todd's, lets be real. Todd's has become a staple to the town and serves more than great BBQ, my wife gets their fish n chips or 1/3 pound burger, while I always get the Pulled Pork which is the best. Plus, at Todd's you can actually sit down and eat! Nice try, but I don't think so. Todd's is the real deal!


A loyal Todd's Customer.

[Patagoniamaniac]

true..the 2 posters with ravings about the place have only posted once.....that is a little suspicious...good point..but...memphis only has 1 post also....( scratching head)
I think the battle of the bbq owners is on...

[Newcomer]

The truth is in the taste. Lets see what some of the well known forum members have to say if they try it.

[mountainsinmyblood]

Not trying to start a war here Good lord. I had the food at the trailer as you put it and it was good, Just my opinion. I also really enjoy Todd's but prefered this. Be the judge for yourself. I am not really sure where the hostility came from in some of the previous post. I am new to the forums here and not trying to casue an issue. I thought this was about posting opinions of our own on things. I understand that the trailer people as you put it will be here off and on between other evetns. So I will eat there again. You can or cannot try their food. You may prefer it to Todd's or you may not. That will be up to you to decide.

[BigCountrysBBQ]

New BBQ place in town? you mean trailer. Todd's is rated very high and doubt this place even got any business as I was in the OLD MILL CENTER all day and basically saw no one there sorry BBQ trailer people). They just opened and are already trying to say they can beat a Todd's sandwich, good luck. Those posting were very suspicious if you ask me. I'm new too to the forums, but for them to come out the gates comparing to Todd's, lets be real. Todd's has become a staple to the town and serves more than great BBQ, my wife gets their fish n chips or 1/3 pound burger, while I always get the Pulled Pork which is the best. Plus, at Todd's you can actually sit down and eat! Nice try, but I don't think so. Todd's is the real deal!


A loyal Todd's Customer.



I just heard about this sight yesterday form one of the few customers we had so I thought I would see what it was all about and WOW. Amazing the dialogue on here. It seems to be a great site for learning about the community. I registered so I could respond to some of the things in this thread.


First of all I have no idea who Mountainsinmyblood or Alleycat are but thanks for the nice words and I hope you will come see us again.

To Memphis, Todd's is great food no doubt but free enterprise is a wonderful thing. I also cook a great Que along with many other Items. We have won numerous BBQ contests and are very well respected in the Que circuit. I am not in anyway trying to down Todd's or any other business anywhere we go. We are just trying to make our dreams come true by doing what we love and providing for our family.

We (My wife and I) have alot in this set up and hope you all come try out oour food. I am not up there today as I have a previous commitment in Clovis Bit I will be up again tomorrow.

Yes Memphis is right we have only had a few customers come by in the three days we have been open but all new businesses take time and I know that when people try our food they will have a good meal and hopefully enjoy it enough to come back.

Just so anyone reading this knows DO NOT let the trailer comment scare you. I know the stigma attached to trailers can be a negative one but the trailer is brand new and without going into exact pricing just rest assured that the cost is more then most restuarant buildouts and has to meet the same and stricter codes than full eat in restuarants do. It has been inspected by the State fo California's housing and community developement and been inspected by both the Fresno county health department and Madera County Health Deparmtent. It passed all its inspections with flying colors. (on file in trailer if anyone would like to take a look)We have all of our business licenses, permits, etc. We are fully insured and 100% up to or above the standards of any restuarant.

No we at this time do not offer a sit down area. If you are looking for good que and want to sit down inside thenI would say go to Todds they certainly do a really good job.If things go well we will look at offeringan area to sit but witht he heat and the harsh winter we may have to wait unitl we have a hard resturant (in the works)


If you want some good food fast and at a fair price then our business may be the one for you. If you come by and tell me you heard about us on Yosemite forums I will be more then happy to let you have some free samples to try out.

I hope there is no bad blood here between who ever Memphis actually is and us. We have no desire to cause trouble. I owned a business here in Oakhurst for almost 10 years previosly and understand the rumor mills that can run away with non facts. That is one reason I wanted to inform you all about some things. Feel free to stop by and say hello and try some Que or a fresh fruit smoothie. I am always up for chatting about just about anything.

Big Country

[Dodgergirl]

Mountains, yes this is the place to post your review. Yes, you did it properly & we all had to start with a first post about something. Your opinion counts, and it is appreciated to have an heads up about somewhere new to eat in town.
Todds has become a staple to most of us. It's comfortable, friendly, the food is good & since they got their beer/wine license...
Gonna have to give this other place (anyone have a name for it yet?) a try. Do they have any seating areas? Picnic tables?

[Dodgergirl]

Thanks for the info, Big Country, you answered a few of my questions with your post. Good Luck with your new business.

[Newcomer]

I just heard about this sight yesterday form one of the few customers we had so I thought I would see what it was all about and WOW. Amazing the dialogue on here. It seems to be a great site for learning about the community. I registered so I could respond to some of the things in this thread.


First of all I have no idea who Mountainsinmyblood or Alleycat are but thanks for the nice words and I hope you will come see us again.

To Memphis, Todd's is great food no doubt but free enterprise is a wonderful thing. I also cook a great Que along with many other Items. We have won numerous BBQ contests and are very well respected in the Que circuit. I am not in anyway trying to down Todd's or any other business anywhere we go. We are just trying to make our dreams come true by doing what we love and providing for our family.

We (My wife and I) have alot in this set up and hope you all come try out oour food. I am not up there today as I have a previous commitment in Clovis Bit I will be up again tomorrow.

Yes Memphis is right we have only had a few customers come by in the three days we have been open but all new businesses take time and I know that when people try our food they will have a good meal and hopefully enjoy it enough to come back.

Just so anyone reading this knows DO NOT let the trailer comment scare you. I know the stigma attached to trailers can be a negative one but the trailer is brand new and without going into exact pricing just rest assured that the cost is more then most restuarant buildouts and has to meet the same and stricter codes than full eat in restuarants do. It has been inspected by the State fo California's housing and community developement and been inspected by both the Fresno county health department and Madera County Health Deparmtent. It passed all its inspections with flying colors. (on file in trailer if anyone would like to take a look)We have all of our business licenses, permits, etc. We are fully insured and 100% up to or above the standards of any restuarant.

No we at this time do not offer a sit down area. If you are looking for good que and want to sit down inside thenI would say go to Todds they certainly do a really good job.If things go well we will look at offeringan area to sit but witht he heat and the harsh winter we may have to wait unitl we have a hard resturant (in the works)


If you want some good food fast and at a fair price then our business may be the one for you. If you come by and tell me you heard about us on Yosemite forums I will be more then happy to let you have some free samples to try out.

I hope there is no bad blood here between who ever Memphis actually is and us. We have no desire to cause trouble. I owned a business here in Oakhurst for almost 10 years previosly and understand the rumor mills that can run away with non facts. That is one reason I wanted to inform you all about some things. Feel free to stop by and say hello and try some Que or a fresh fruit smoothie. I am always up for chatting about just about anything.

Big Country


We will have to check it out. Having more choices in Oakhurst is a good thing. We drove by today looking from Hwy 49 and could not see it and then we went by Jack in the box and could not see where you were set up. We did not drive up the hill to the drive in entrance. Are you setup bu where they rented out the equipment? that was the only place that we could not see from down below. We will have to check you out on another day. See ya soon. Oh, and Welcome to the Forums :)

[monkey]

When I drove by yesterday, they were set up right by the chain link fence that faces Hwy 49.

[Dodgergirl]

"We (My wife and I) have alot in this set up and hope you all come try out our food. I am not up there today as I have a previous commitment in Clovis Bit I will be up again tomorrow."


Guess they weren't there today, as stated above...
maybe tomorrow...

[Newcomer]

Oooops, I must read things closer LOL.

[Kim]

If I may I will add...anyone who knows Newcomer personally knows that there's not a hostile bone in his body. Trust me, any hostility sensed in his post is purely not there.
Epic and I are always looking for new places for lunch on the weekends. We may have to go on a "trailer-que" run :)

[Memphis]

BCB, I'm not slammin' you, just wanted to give props to Todd's as it was one of a few good restaurants to open in the mountains in the last few years and stay. They do a great job and whoever made the little comparison was slightly rude. Todd's is a great place for all kinds of food, not just BBQ.

Luck

[Surfus]

First Of all welcome to Oakhurst Forms
mountainsinmyblood (http://forums.yosemitearea.com/member.php?u=9205)
alleycat (http://forums.yosemitearea.com/member.php?u=9206)
BigCountrysBBQ (http://forums.yosemitearea.com/member.php?u=9210)
We all appreciate you letting us know about the new place in Oakhurst.
This is what this forum is for.
I smell something fishy:cool:

All three of you are new to the forums and the first few post are about this new place.

So I did some looking.
You all have the same IP address from a Valley ISP “Comcast”

I own a business and first started posted on this site not to promote myself but to see what was going on locally.
My first few Post was a heated Debate with Newcomer about Buying local. Newcomer thought I was a jerk and now we are close friends and think of him and most of our extended online friends as family for we go out and do thing and support each other good or bad IN REAL face to face life.

After a few months I introduced my self and business to the WONDERFULL people of OAKHURST online. About a year latter my wife (pop-rocks) got online and now 90% of her closest friends are from the Oakhurst forums.

Can we start over and let us know who you all are and Let us know about you, your family and your nice little business making good food?


We would like to be a friendly group with out the games.
just be straight with us and tell us about your self.

If im wrong and all three of you are not the same People/ Family. I would like to apologies but I’m only looking at the fact that you have the same IP address and have joined about the same time.

[BigCountrysBBQ]

I have no idea about the IP deal I registered and posted from my wireless on my laptop while on site here in Clovis. I do not know much about how these all work but I guess it could be possible I was on a network with someone elses stuff. I really have no idea. Sorry if there is any confusion or question about this. So who knows about the others but sorry that you feel anything is fishy. I certainly would not do anything to cause an issue.

[Surfus]

cool!
Again Welcome and good luck with the endever:)

[BigCountrysBBQ]

I am sitting here in our trailer pondering this whole deal and am so sorry about this I think I may know who the two with the same IP address is. I log onto my a network of the office bildiong next door and I have talked a lot over the past few weeks about heading back up to Oakhurst and I was actually told of this site form one of them. I am not sure and hope that this is not the case but it is possible some of our customers form here did this in an effort to help. If this is the case I am very sorry and would never have supported this type of behavior. I ma very much against it in fact. So I apologize and will talk to the person that tunred me onto this website and let them now that I ma not happy if this is the case. But on a better note I will be up there tomorrow so if anyone wants to come by and chat I would truly love to catch up with some of you and meet some new friends at the same time. Thanks and I will make sure I only post form home. By the way I am a sierra tel customer and the ip address will show that from here on out as I will only be up in Oakhurst from here out.

[Surfus]

POST any time
on any tread
We need some new people in or Online family.
I will try to come by Saturday and get lunch or have my guys stop by and get me some because I might not be able to get out.

[Sandman]

In the future, alt identities and same IP's are not to be revealed to the public unless the majority of Mods feel it is neccesary.

Welcome to the forums BigCountry and I apologize for the rocky start. Hope you decide to stick around. It's always nice to see new people participate to the site.

[Kahlua Kid]

Welcome all to the forums! We'd love to have you participate in the forum threads!

Ok - whether or not friends posted "mmm mmm" good BBQ - I'm sure we'll all try it and make our own decisions!

Its not odd for friends to want to support each other in that way.

We love Todd's (ALice and Todd are great people) - I like the atmosphere and food they brought to us. And will continue to go there - but also go for variety too and try to support all our local restaurants...heck if we don't (in the winter especially) we won't have them for our convenience!

[Memphis]

That about sums it up. Not cool to have a friend, or yourself try to hurt another young business with some fake review by some unqualified buddy/amature food-critic. Even the spelling errors of 2 of the 3 new members in question match. This town is too quick to tip their hat and/or reject a new business based on hear-say, and thats why its not cool. Below are examples cut and pasted from original postings from the "customer" and the "owner" of BCBBQ. Funny they have same type key stroke error, and also say they talked for 30 minutes to the owners, but when BCB was telling his story, claims he had no idea who these people were....theories 1. he forgot about the 30 minute conversation that first day, 2. its a buddy 3.its him who posted. You be the judge. I am going to drop this whole topic after this posting and will not comment again One last thought, like the moderator said "be real".

My quote
"You can't fake it and be successful"

Below are the postings with their user names, still on-line if you want to look at them.

Nite all.
:grin:

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BigCountrysBBQ (first posting)

I just heard about this sight yesterday form one of the few customers we had so I thought I would see what it was all about and WOW. Amazing the dialogue on here. It seems to be a great site for learning about the community. I registered so I could respond to some of the things in this thread.


First of all I have no idea who Mountainsinmyblood or Alleycat are but thanks for the nice words and I hope you will come see us again.
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mountainsinmyblood
Salamander
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2

New BBq place in Oakhurst

I ma not sure of the name of the place but they just opened up in the old True Value lot. I had the best BBq sandwich I have ever had (Sorry Todd). The prices was right and:) . I will for sure be back.
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BigCountrysBBQ
Salamander
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3

I am sitting here in our trailer pondering this whole deal and am so sorry about this I think I may know who the two with the same IP address is. I log onto my a network of the office bildiong next door and I have talked a lot over the past few weeks about heading back up to Oakhurst and I was actually told of this site form one of them. I am not sure and hope that this is not the case but it is possible some of our customers form here did this in an effort to help. If this is the case I am very sorry and would never have supported this type of behavior. I ma very much against it in fact. So I apologize and will talk to the person that tunred me onto this website and let them now that I ma not happy if this is the case. But on a better note I will be up there tomorrow so if anyone wants to come by and chat I would truly love to catch up with some of you and meet some new friends at the same time. Thanks and I will make sure I only post form home. By the way I am a sierra tel customer and the ip address will show that from here on out as I will only be up in Oakhurst from here out.

[BigCountrysBBQ]

I am not even going to get into this childish exchange with memphis. He goes from hostile to nice back to hostile. By the way since I more then explained my situation why don't you take the time explain yours. You register to these forums on 7-5-07 and by the way for those that do not know, memphis is style of BBQ) Try pulling the plank out of your own eye before you try to take the speck out of mine. I think the assumptions are already out there for both or us Memphis. I explained my situation and am very sorry for any confusion or doubt the situation caused. I spoke with the gentleman that made the posts last night after this situation was explained. I expressed my unhappiness. The bottom line here is if anyone wants to stop by and try my business out that is great I hope you enjoy it. If you choose not to try us out that is fine also. But I will not conitnue this childish thread. People I know made the post in an attempt to help us out. I am sure they meant no harm and never thought that the owner or someone associated with the owner of another fine establishment in the area would be so quick to try to bash another business.I just want to enjoy what I do and not be pulled inot any drama. I enjoy Todd's and have eatent here many times. I will eat there again. I also really enjoy my own Food but do not always want to cook. I do not really understand why this has gone to this so far. Everyone else seems to understand and be more then accepting. Sorry Memphis if you are so sensitive to this situation. If you are not associated in some way with a competing business then you should be by the way you are so quick to defend. By the way Memphis I am more then happy to release my real identity and psot proof if you would like ot do the same. I would love ot meet you. Feel free to stop by. I would love Todd and his wife to drop by and try some que. I am sure we would have a lot in common. I need to get ready t start my day and get up to yhe spot in Oakhurst now. It was a long one yesterday and I had to come back out here to wrap things up this morning. Thanks to all and I hope to see some of you soon.

[tocools]

That about sums it up. Not cool to have a friend, or yourself try to hurt another young business with some fake review by some unqualified buddy/amature food-critic. Even the spelling errors of 2 of the 3 new members in question match. This town is too quick to tip their hat and/or reject a new business based on hear-say, and thats why its not cool. Below are examples cut and pasted from original postings from the "customer" and the "owner" of BCBBQ. Funny they have same type key stroke error, and also say they talked for 30 minutes to the owners, but when BCB was telling his story, claims he had no idea who these people were....theories 1. he forgot about the 30 minute conversation that first day, 2. its a buddy 3.its him who posted. You be the judge. I am going to drop this whole topic after this posting and will not comment again One last thought, like the moderator said "be real".

My quote
"You can't fake it and be successful"

Below are the postings with their user names, still on-line if you want to look at them.

Nite all.
:grin:

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BigCountrysBBQ (first posting)

I just heard about this sight yesterday form one of the few customers we had so I thought I would see what it was all about and WOW. Amazing the dialogue on here. It seems to be a great site for learning about the community. I registered so I could respond to some of the things in this thread.


First of all I have no idea who Mountainsinmyblood or Alleycat are but thanks for the nice words and I hope you will come see us again.
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mountainsinmyblood
Salamander
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2

New BBq place in Oakhurst

I ma not sure of the name of the place but they just opened up in the old True Value lot. I had the best BBq sandwich I have ever had (Sorry Todd). The prices was right and:) . I will for sure be back.
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BigCountrysBBQ
Salamander
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3

I am sitting here in our trailer pondering this whole deal and am so sorry about this I think I may know who the two with the same IP address is. I log onto my a network of the office bildiong next door and I have talked a lot over the past few weeks about heading back up to Oakhurst and I was actually told of this site form one of them. I am not sure and hope that this is not the case but it is possible some of our customers form here did this in an effort to help. If this is the case I am very sorry and would never have supported this type of behavior. I ma very much against it in fact. So I apologize and will talk to the person that tunred me onto this website and let them now that I ma not happy if this is the case. But on a better note I will be up there tomorrow so if anyone wants to come by and chat I would truly love to catch up with some of you and meet some new friends at the same time. Thanks and I will make sure I only post form home. By the way I am a sierra tel customer and the ip address will show that from here on out as I will only be up in Oakhurst from here out.


Do you have anything constructive to add to the fourms ? If not don't post it is that simple. I have been here since the beging of time and this is a place for anyone to post if they can do it nicely. BBQ may have posted as someone else so what? If you want to bash take it somewhere else. I have ate at Todds it ok. I have not ate at this new place YET but plan on it and I am sure it will be ok. I have yet to be to a GREAT BBQ place here in Ca. There just ok not like what I have had in Kansas or down in Texas.
BBQ welcome and good luck.

[Newcomer]

Memphis. Let it go. Life is to short.

[tocools]

Very well said NC

[Memphis]

Issue dropped, after all this, I will drop in and grab a sandwich.

[BigCountrysBBQ]

Well put. I have no intention of getting involved in any more of this drama. I work hard and sell a good product. Do not need to waste time or energy with this. Thanks to all with kind words and I hope to meet you all in person soon. I will be up serving from around 10 am til about 2 pm Monday thru Saturday. Thanks and I am staying out oof this now as I have already stated the facts on our end and feel no need to repeat myself.

[Kahlua Kid]

Totally agree wholeheartedly Catlledoggiemoon! :clap:

[Surfus]

Good
Now that all the games are over lets EAT.:food:
sit down at the Dinner table using our real usernames and be ourselves.

If you dont have anything good or positive to say dont say it at all.
All of this makes Oakhurst forums look bad.
Im glad all this is cleared up and out in the open.

[Ironhorse]

I can't wait to get back to town and eat. I've always found that while other people "opinions" of eating establishments can be interesting and instructive, only MY opinion counts as I'm the only one who knows my likes and dislikes.

[John @ 3300ft.]

I'll give your food a try the next time I'm up that way. I'm staying away from Oaktown 'till it cools off a bit.
I usually get take-out when I go to Todd's, so their dining area don't mean a thing to me..

[BigCountrysBBQ]

I just had the pleasure of meeting Newcomer. A super nice guy. Took the time to stop by just to say hello. I hope the party goes well and hope you will stop by again when you have some time to grab a pork sammie to try.

[Surfus]

I just had the pleasure of meeting Newcomer. A super nice guy. Took the time to stop by just to say hello. I hope the party goes well and hope you will stop by again when you have some time to grab a pork sammie to try.
Newcomer you jerk:eek:
You knew I was stuck at the store all day and you did not bring be a Pulled pork Sandwitch?

Well I will get you back Put one of Cole's Dirty Diapers in your plate. LOL

[Newcomer]

Newcomer you jerk:eek:
You knew I was stuck at the store all day and you did not bring be a Pulled pork Sandwitch?

Well I will get you back Put one of Cole's Dirty Diapers in your plate. LOL


I did not know you were there all alone. You know women they don't always let us guys know what they are talking about LOL, Anyways Yes I did stop by to meet BigCountryBBQ on the way to the store and next time I will sample the goods but we had to get shopping and on the way back I did not want the cake and Ice to melt so I had to make a B-Line to home. By the way (I don't do diapers) LOL

[Sandman]

Newcomer you jerk:eek:


No name calling.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Im gonna eye the Q closely next time Surfy has the TailGate Q fired up... don't want any ColeDiaperSammies on my plate. I mean, heck, I may have just arrived home from Hawai'i where "Poo Poo" (sic) platters are the appetizers of the evening esp on Aloha friday.... but dirty diaper sammies are NOT my favourite pupu platter selection. *and yes Pata... I had a Mai Tai for you*

[Newcomer]

No name calling.

He was not name calling. His pet name for me is Jerk :D

[Surfus]

No name calling.
Name calling?
Im not calling him a name to be mean
it was all in good fun?:think:

[Kim]

(holding stomach and rolling on floor laughing at own wittiness) "trailer-que....hee hee....trailer........ahem.....ummmm....'scuse me a second."

Guess not all tries at subject shifting will be shining moments.



Is this one working any better?




Oh.




Guess I'll go have sex or something.

[beautiful_mess38]

Dang, I go on vacation for 2 weeks and business's are closing, moving or opening. Big Country can't wait to come by and taste your trailerque.

Arn't Surfy & Newcomer friends? I think they can call each other what ever they want. Geez

Anyway I'll introduce myself when I come by Que.

Oh and Kim did you go have sex? ;)

[Kim]

I not only had sex, I also had the "or something" :0

[monkey]

I heard today that the BBQ trailer is now closed.

[Sandman]

Arn't Surfy & Newcomer friends? I think they can call each other what ever they want. Geez

They may be friends... they may be able to call one another names... but they can not call one another names on these forums. That is Rule#1, always has been, always will be. No Name Calling. The average user and some of our Mods may not know what kind of friendship they have with one another. We are not getting into this game of some people being the exception from the rules. Everyone has the same rules to live by. This post was reported to me so I took action.

Anyways, I'll close this thread since there is not much more to discuss since this business is no longer around.