PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA – A Pleasant Hill resident marked his 60th with a grin and a heaping plate at Back Forty Texas BBQ, sparking a lively neighborhood thread that mixed congratulations with strong opinions about ribs, sides, and proper pairings.
He posted about it in a local Facebook group. The post’s wry opener — essentially, if this were his last meal, he’d go out smiling — set the tone for the comments that followed.
Locals quickly turned the thread into a mini-review of the longtime barbecue spot. Jason W. chimed in first with the essentials — “Great food, better than average sides and amazing cornbread as well” — while Dave K. applauded the birthday combo shot and Tina T. added that it just “looks so good.” Darla J. weighed in like a recent convert, saying she and her husband had been in “the other day” and it was “so yummy.”
Peter D. offered sommelier-level advice from the comment section — in his view, a good Zinfandel is the right call with a last-meal-caliber barbecue spread.
Pleasant Hill humor made an appearance. Kylo K. deadpanned, “If you die, please leave me your leftovers,” and Adam C. reassured the birthday diner that he’s got “a good shot at tomorrow.” Darren H. captured the general sentiment with a simple verdict — “What a way to go.”
Even the restaurant took a bow. Pat M. popped into the thread to say, “Happy birthday Dan! Thanks for dining with us,” a nod that landed well with neighbors who clearly see Back Forty as a reliable go-to for milestones and meat sweats alike.
In the end, the post read like a love letter to a local classic — part crowd-sourced food review, part community card, all served with a side of Pleasant Hill warmth. On your 60th, there are worse ways to celebrate than brisket and cornbread!
Back Forty is located at 100 Coggins Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
