At some point in the recent past Germans settled into this part of Texas (Boerne, New Braunfels, Fredricksburg, Comfort etc ). I'd like to think their responsible for the type of Barbecue served in the area and the kinds of clothing you find that they might have left behind in the thrift stores: functional and standard in every way. The Barbecue feels the same, but the emphasis is on craft, and perhaps a purist approach. The menus in the restaurants are to the point, only giving essential information.
The eccentricities of the German settlers may have been left behind in the Black Forest but not their love for kitsch and practicality. The sculpture garden near downtown Boerne can attest to this, where the meaning of sculpture has been evaluated by its most time tested expressions. These accepted forms bring to light the long legacy of representational sculptures of small children, larger than life renditions of prickly pears in steel, and chrome whirligigs.
The Saltlick:
blackberry cobbler with blue bell vanilla ice cream
the spread of brisket sausage and ribs on each plate served with top split hot dog buns, pickles and onions. The sides served with the meat were somewhat sub-par. The beans were a little unmemorable, the potato salad was warm with lots of mustard, hence the yellowish color and the slaw was just cabbage dressed with mayo white vinegar and sesame. But I guess you don't go to the Saltlick for the sides... Although, the moist brisket called 'marbled' brisket was a little lean for my tastes.
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