Dutch’s 3009 S. University Ave., Fort Worth. 817-927-5522 How many to an order: 3 Price: $5.75 Meat: Organic beef from a ranch in West Texas. Roll: Parker rolls flown in from Pepperidge Farm bakery in Houston. Embellishments: Grilled onions, cheddar cheese, mustard, mayo. Hook: $6 for 3! | The Porch 2912 N. Henderson Ave. 214-828-2916 How many to an order: 3 Price: $10 Meat: Brisket smoked for 12 to 15 hours and simmered in barbecue sauce. Roll: King’s Hawaiian. Embellishments: Horseradish dill pickle, house-made barbecue sauce, house-made coleslaw. Hook: Brisket melts in your mouth. |
Martini Park 7200 Bishop Road, Plano. 214-473-6644 How many to an order: 3 Price: $12.75 Meat: Kobe beef. Roll: Empire Baking Co. Embellishments: Bread-and-butter pickle, slice of tomato, “secret” sauce. Hook: You can order them medium rare for a bright pink center. | Dragonfly 2332 Leonard St. 214-550-9500 How many to an order: 3 Price: $14 Meat: Prime ground sirloin. “When we cut our beef, we use what’s left over.” Roll: “Eggspun—it’s a type of bread, from Empire Baking Co.” Embellishments: Horseradish dill pickle, Gouda cheese, pickled relish. Hook: Swanky surroundings. |