Bad Brads BBQ-true to it's name-it's Bad

While this site is not a dining critic blog I will report the occasional positive or negative experience. I recently gave the BBQ restaurant Bad Brads another chance after having an initial mediocre meal. Unfortunately I have to report that this time was worse than the first. We ordered take out again and this time I specifically requested BBQ sauce to aid the dry as a popcorn fart briquette that I have the time before. It seems however that their BBQ sauce unlike their well established competitor’s homemade sauce is a thick molasses "goop" that tastes and resembles a store bought brand.

In addition, the "Cowboy beans" tasted like the cook had dropped the Chili powder shaker can and all into the bean batch- I had painful gas for several hours afterwards -I know... too much information!

Finally for three deluxe meals it was $37, including awful, awful, cobbler, the cost was far more expensive than it’s well establish competitor in Gregory. Macs you’re still worth the long, pain in the butt, could get caught at the rail road tracks, side street, zig zag drive through Gregory! Keep up the good work, your BBQ is the best in south Texas. Maybe Bad Brad's fare is what BBQ is suppose to taste like in Oklahoma? God I love Texas!

Portland Growth Still Going Strong

Portland continues to experience rapid growth. It appears the outer shell of the new hotel (chain unknown still) is complete likewise is the new IBC bank. The Navy Federal Credit Union construction -I pass each day on the way to work- is coming along but is just a steel frame at this point. There is new mystery construction on Cedar road (the road that was extended to Buddy G). Giant and I are going to make a best effort to go out this weekend to take new pictures.

Due to changing jobs and a busy personal life I have not been able to post new content for a while. As always, this blog needs contributions from the community (this was beginning to happen). I recently received a post from someone who no longer lives in Portland. They where pleased to have a place to surf to that had fairly fresh online news.