Food & Drink
May 23, 2019
A Proud East Texan Is Behind One of Portland’s Hottest Restaurants
Competing on ’Top Chef’ inspired the Bullard native to bring the flavors of his youth to his Portland, Oregon, restaurant.
Hot Luck
The National Podcast of Texas
May 13, 2019
Aaron Franklin: “There’s Always People in a Three-Hour Line Hoping You Fail”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the celebrated Austin pitmaster discusses the first ten years of Franklin BBQ, the psychology of expectations, and next week’s Hot Luck Fest.
Food & Drink
May 21, 2018
Aaron Franklin’s Guide to This Year’s Hot Luck
For year two of Austin's food and music festival, which starts Thursday, the pitmaster walks us through the fun.
The National Podcast of Texas
May 18, 2018
Three High-Profile Chefs Talk About the Pitfalls of Celebrity Cooking and What to Ask Your Waiter
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks to John Tesar, Rebecca Masson, and Rico Torres: three chefs who’ll represent their cities at next week’s Hot Luck Festival in Austin.
BBQ
February 21, 2018
Hot Luck Festival Reveals Lineup
Co-founder Aaron Franklin says he's excited about the four-day food and music extravaganza, happening this May in Austin.
BBQ
May 9, 2017
Hot Luck Preview
Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck festival will debut in Austin in a couple weeks. Despite Franklin’s involvement, this isn’t strictly a barbecue festival, but smoked meat fans needn’t worry. There are still plenty of talented pitmasters coming to Austin for the highly anticipated food festival.The Hi Lo and Al Fuego,