Dick Howells?

Saw a couple of white vans w ladder racks there this week.

I hope they do, I miss the hotdogs.

I've been a fan of his since the 70's. The hotdogs were the best around.

I didn't know they even closed. I do hope it's temporary or that they are moving to a larger location where they could offer eat in but in this economy I doubt it.

Dick Howells burned.

looked like they were working on the building today

Wow, thanks for the clarification unclegus, I had not been by so I didn't know and just assumed from the post here that they had succumbed to the economy. I do hope that they can re-open again soon for they had some of the areas best BBQ.

Many years ago, wasn't there a Dick Howell's located on Limestone St, or somewhere uptown?

I've been to Dick Howell's a few times and always enjoy the taste of their BBQ sandwiches but to me it's always been more like some fly by night joint than a real bbq restaurant. The times that I have gone it seems you have two employees there. One in the back chopping up a sandwich from some meat that they have had covered in a normal kitchen basting pan. Not that it isn't great tasting BBQ but just seems like they could be a bit more professional in their restaurant. Maybe though I'm just too critical and should be happy to get what I get.

I did notice that they look as if they are going to add on a little to the existing place which makes me wonder if they will add an eat in capability? The lot should allow it but time will tell.

Liongrl, Dick Howells was on the corner of Reeder and Poplar....part of what is now Dr. Hicks, there was another one in Sheffield accross from the softball field close to Helen Keller hospital, between the hospital and the shopping center

How long is it gonna take them to reopen? No trophy for speed thats certain

Maybe they are taking their time in rebuilding to make sure it is done right. In the meantime, if you are having bbg withdrawals, there is Southern BBQ up the street, not to mention Bunyan's and Rick's. Not that Dick Howell's BBQ isn't good, it is. I do hope they reopen soon.

At lest it looks as if they are going to finally have "eat-in" ability unlike before. As for how much longer until they are open? Who knows?

Yes there will be dine in there was a article in the TD awhile back

Drove by there yesterday and saw several cars and an open sign in the window.

Dick Howell's is the standard by which all other BBQ sandwiches must be judged.

I'll be looking forward to the new location. I was truly saddened to hear the had gone away, and I'm that happy they're back.

Well, I have to say I was happy to see them open back up but I have to throw this in. I went by there to eat on Thursday (June 10th) at lunch to get one of their delicious hot dogs that are so famous and I was VERY disappointed. The hot dog was awful. It was very dry, the famous slaw was awful, it tasted like vinegar, and it was barely warm. Now I know they are just getting opened back up but if they don't get their old recipe back I can truly say I will not be eating there again. I just hope they get the bugs worked out because I truly do (did) love those hot dogs. The sandwiches maybe OK didn't have one of those.

Went there Saturday, got some dogs and they were great, same slaw they always had. Not cold at all. Inside dining was very nice and clean with flat screen Tv.

Glad to hear the hot dogs you had were good. Maybe I just caught them on a bad day. I guess I will give them another shot. Love them dogs!!