Video: Dinner at Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale, TX)

Burnt ends at Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale, TX)

After our bus-trip meal at Sisterdale Smokehouse, owner John Maywald brought out a tray of burnt ends for dessert:

5th and final stop of our June 16 BBQ bus: Dinner at Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale, TX)

When we finished up our wine tasting at Texas Hills Vineyard, we made the not-too-long drive down to Sisterdale for dinner at Sisterdale Smokehouse. They did it up right, with a big ol' family-style spread for us, complete with all the fixin's. Had a whole section of the restaurant reserved for us. And when we were all done, lo and behold, out they come with a tray of piping-hot burnt beef ends. Dessert! Perfect ending to the trip.

BBQ. Wine. Bourbon. Need I say more? Fine. Fried chicken & live music.

Our first BBQ bus trip is TOMORROW, but we're ready to announce the details of our 2nd trip (Visit website for info on future tours.). First off, it's Saturday, June 16. That's the day before Father's Day, so this is a primo gift for all the dads out there. Kids, trust me, your dad will love this. So, snag one of his credit cards and take the plunge. He won't ground you.

Back to the trip. It's an all-day affair (approx. 12 hours - 8am to 8pm). WARNING: If you don't like BBQ and/or WINE and/or BOURBON and/or FRIED CHICKEN and/or, well, FUN, do not come on this trip. For the rest of you, awesome people, here's what's on tap:

Wine tasting (including souvenir glass) at Becker Vineyards (Stonewall)
Lunch at Cranky Frank's Barbeque Company (Fredericksburg)
Wine tasting at Texas Hills Vineyard (Johnson City) 
Party (bourbon, fried chicken, & live music) at Garrison Bros. Distillery (Johnson City)
Dinner at Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale)
Coffee from Fara Cafe (Austin)
Drinks from Big Red & Honest Tea
Desserts from Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
The Q Card ($10 value)
Swag, discounts, & more!

Tickets are $125 a pop. No refunds. Must be 21 or older, to purchase.

FOR INFORMATION ON FUTURE TOURS, CLICK HERE.

Outside Sisterdale Smokehouse

The pit at Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale, TX)

Inside Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale, TX)

More from the table at Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale, TX)

2nd round of pics from 1st visit to Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale, TX):

First meal at Sisterdale Smokehouse (Sisterdale, TX)

Made my first trip to tiny Sisterdale this past Saturday. Population is apparently 25. I'm thinking about making it 26. Their BBQ joint is open the 1st and 3rd weekend of each month. Like Snow's in Lexington, the folks who own and run Sisterdale Smokehouse have other jobs and do BBQ on the side. I'm glad they do. SS is an affiliate of The Q Card, so I can't publicly review my meal, but here are the first pics of the meal (brisket, pork ribs, burnt ends, chopped-beef baked potato, & pea salad):