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Fort Worth Food Bracket Round of 32: No. 8 Riscky's vs. No. 16 Shady Oak BBQ

In a stunning upset over No. 1 The Woodshed, Shady Oak now has a chance to prove it's the real deal against a Fort Worth staple.

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What an upset. Who knew that hatred for Tim Love would affect an outcome like that? The winner of this matchup faces off against the winner of No. 4 Railhead vs. No. 5 Reata in the round of 16.

No. 8 Riscky's BBQ

Style: BBQ

Location: 300 Main St.

Price Range: ~$11-$30

In a region full of BBQ powerhouses, it's easy to overlook Riscky's. Probably shouldn't though. Here's a positive review from Yelp:

This restaurant is always pleasurable to come and eat. The brisket is literally to die for. Pork ribs are very tender and the sausage is great!!!! The environment is good too. Many decorations on the walls. Very friendly staff. Knowledgeable. They made good suggestions for my friend that came from out of town.

No. 16 Shady Oak BBQ

Style: BBQ

Location: 6364 Sandshell Dr.

Price Range: ~$13-$25

Even though it's the No. 16 seed, Shady Oak is no pushover. It's a long time BBQ staple in Fort Worth, and it won't go down without a fight. Here's a positive Yelp review:

The food is great. Nothing fancy about the food, but very filling. Every time I go over there, I end up eating quite a bit. The servers are extremely friendly too. They have an outdoor patio, plus a few benches outside with a view of a lake, which can be pretty relaxing during your lunch break.

Time to vote! Who deserves to move on?