Austin is also a half-hour from Lockhart TX, which has some very, very good Texas style barbecue.

That said, I'm really missing something with Firefly. We live near the Framingham branch and wind up there occasionally but I rarely order barbeque there; they smoke the meat offsite in a gas smoker and it all comes out pretty close to what you get at any chain restaurant, sort of dull and bland. I'd put it significantly under even Redbones for quality, and Redbones 'que isn't particularly good.

That said, they have a varied menu. They make a surprisingly tasty fried chicken, their beverages are massive, and I really like the red velvet cake. It's not a bad restaurant and I like the vibe of the place, but I'm always a little surprised when it gets held up as a good place to get barbeque.