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Gave Hi-Ho in Denham another chance today.
Posted on 10/6/12 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 10/6/12 at 4:27 pm
I went once when they first opened, which has been a long time ago now -- close to three years.
It was bad.
I got a pork sandwich, heavy. Half of the meat had no sauce on it, the meat was cold and the whole thing had very little taste. I had always heard pretty good things about the place, so I chalked it up to working the kinks out.
Fast forward to today. Three years...kinks should be out. I was really craving a good BBQ sandwich and was right there. So I tried the beef sandwich with heavy sauce. How much better than my first try? None. Cold in the middle. The bun completely saturated with a sauce no more tangy than ketchup, yet meat in the middle completely unsauced. No smoky, tangy, beefy flavor to any part of the sandwich. The bun was fresh. The chips on the side tasted more BBQ-y.
I am disappointed, as it is very close to my house, and I would love to patronize the restaurant, but I just will not waste the money again. My husband says McRib is better. I cannot attest, as I have never had McRib
But neither shall I have another Hi-Ho.
It was bad.
I got a pork sandwich, heavy. Half of the meat had no sauce on it, the meat was cold and the whole thing had very little taste. I had always heard pretty good things about the place, so I chalked it up to working the kinks out.
Fast forward to today. Three years...kinks should be out. I was really craving a good BBQ sandwich and was right there. So I tried the beef sandwich with heavy sauce. How much better than my first try? None. Cold in the middle. The bun completely saturated with a sauce no more tangy than ketchup, yet meat in the middle completely unsauced. No smoky, tangy, beefy flavor to any part of the sandwich. The bun was fresh. The chips on the side tasted more BBQ-y.
I am disappointed, as it is very close to my house, and I would love to patronize the restaurant, but I just will not waste the money again. My husband says McRib is better. I cannot attest, as I have never had McRib
But neither shall I have another Hi-Ho.
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Posted on 10/6/12 at 5:26 pm to eleventy
Have you ever had firehouse BBQ by the dollar general in watson? (in the same strip mall as papa johns). It is better than hi ho for sure. Not the best I have ever had but better than hi ho.
Posted on 10/6/12 at 7:54 pm to madamsquirrel
Yes! I have picked up from there a few times. I actually like their brisket better than any I've had in BR. I have never been to Waynes in Livingston, which I hear is the best around.
Sonny's and Podnuh's are better than Hi-Ho, IMO. I was really dissatisfied with my lunch...obviously!
Sonny's and Podnuh's are better than Hi-Ho, IMO. I was really dissatisfied with my lunch...obviously!
Posted on 10/6/12 at 8:22 pm to eleventy
quote:There is actually a Hi-Ho directly across the street from Waynes in Livingston. It is amazing to me that it is still in business. Hi-Ho is pretty much as you described it - too much sauce on a bun. The meat is an afterthought. Go to Waynes and you will not be disappointed in the meat. I will say this though - other than his baked beans he does need to work on his side dishes a bit.
Waynes in Livingston
This post was edited on 10/6/12 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 10/6/12 at 8:59 pm to eleventy
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I have never been to Waynes in Livingston
Do it. ASAP.
Posted on 10/6/12 at 9:25 pm to CT
The original HiHo in Hammond is good.
Posted on 10/6/12 at 10:25 pm to eleventy
LP haute cuisine! 
Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:07 am to lsutigerbandfan
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Posted by lsutigerbandfan The original HiHo in Hammond is good.
I disagree. Same as the others to me. Terrible food.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:23 am to eleventy
Hi-Ho built a brand new building to open up one of those shitty restaurants in Metairie on Airline Hwy. It lasted less than 6 months.
I had never seen more than 2 cars in the parking lot, but it was usually empty.
I had never seen more than 2 cars in the parking lot, but it was usually empty.
This post was edited on 10/7/12 at 8:33 am
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:02 am to Layabout
LP food is generally pretty terrible, but Wayne's and Firehouse are both legit.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:52 am to eleventy
Tried them a cpl times like you did.They SUCKED both times.My BIL tried them as well,same result.Dont know how they are still in operation in Denham.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 10:13 am to eleventy
my 10 year old daughter always says she wishes there was a 'really good' BBQ place in D.S.
... but yea, seriously go to Wayne's it's bar far the best
... but yea, seriously go to Wayne's it's bar far the best
Posted on 10/7/12 at 2:38 pm to heypaul
Glad to see it's not just me.
I suppose I will just have to try Wayne's! I have been making do with a pound of brisket from Firehouse or a smoked chicken from Oak Point with my own beans and slaw, but I have heard too many good things about Wayne's now.
One interesting thing at Firehouse is their potato salad -- it is almost like a baked potato. Instead of eggs, pickles, mayo, etc., it had a tang of sour cream with green onions, bacon and cheese. I was taken aback at first, but then really enjoyed it. Definitely lighter than a completely mayo-based salad.
I just don't understand why there are always people at the Denham Hi-Ho. They have expanded their menu into chicken, ribs, salads and, most notably, beer. Maybe that's what keeps people coming in. It's not the sandwiches.
I suppose I will just have to try Wayne's! I have been making do with a pound of brisket from Firehouse or a smoked chicken from Oak Point with my own beans and slaw, but I have heard too many good things about Wayne's now.
One interesting thing at Firehouse is their potato salad -- it is almost like a baked potato. Instead of eggs, pickles, mayo, etc., it had a tang of sour cream with green onions, bacon and cheese. I was taken aback at first, but then really enjoyed it. Definitely lighter than a completely mayo-based salad.
I just don't understand why there are always people at the Denham Hi-Ho. They have expanded their menu into chicken, ribs, salads and, most notably, beer. Maybe that's what keeps people coming in. It's not the sandwiches.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 3:39 pm to eleventy
Wayne's is good too but not so much better than firehouse to justify the drive. I am going to make a pointto try this potato " salad " though next time. Sounds good. The lack of BBQ around here causes me to get hubs to smoke pork shoulder often.
Posted on 10/7/12 at 6:23 pm to madamsquirrel
Firehouse is good, and the potato style salad is different, and I like it.
I love a good brisket, so I usually just smoke my own
Which is what I'm doing this very minute!!
I love a good brisket, so I usually just smoke my own
Which is what I'm doing this very minute!!
Posted on 10/7/12 at 6:26 pm to heypaul
Address? And estimated time of readiness?
Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:03 pm to madamsquirrel
heart of Denham
just follow the smell
just follow the smell
Posted on 10/7/12 at 7:08 pm to heypaul
Showing this is just cruel...add insult to injury and show one of your wife's awesome cakes, why dontcha?
Posted on 10/7/12 at 9:35 pm to eleventy
quote:
Posted by eleventy Showing this is just cruel...add insult to injury and show one of your wife's awesome cakes, why dontcha?
I'm starting a thread tmrw to update all y'all on her latest doings
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