Pine shade mornings make the drive into Crockett feel slower, and that is a good thing when you are thinking about lunch. Mimsy's Craft Barbecue & Steakhouse can cover brisket in a barbecue restaurant setting that works for groups. Doc's BBQ is there when you want ribs and smoked sausage on a simpler tray.
East Texas oak can read sweet, so sauce stays optional. Eat earlier for the best cuts, then take the long route back under the pines again.