All posts by Daniel Vaughn

Daniel Vaughn is the magazine’s Barbecue Editor.

In a former life, the Dallas-based Vaughn was an architect and a mere barbecue hobbyist, eating, reviewing, and writing about smoked meats for his popular blog, Full Custom Gospel BBQ. Then, in March 2013, hobby turned to profession, as he became the country’s one and only barbecue editor.

His first book, The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue, was released in May 2013 by Ecco, Anthony Bourdain’s line of books.

July 24, 2017

Short Line BBQ

By Daniel Vaughn

The line might be short at this Dallas-area joint, but the barbecue deserves a crowd.
July 18, 2017

Smoke Over the Water

By Daniel Vaughn

The ramen king of Austin writes a new chapter in the book of Texas barbecue.
July 17, 2017

Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue

By Daniel Vaughn

Pflugerville has some of the most creative barbecue sandwiches in the Austin area.
July 17, 2017

Youngs Burritos and BBQ

By Daniel Vaughn

Tender ribs and Iranian ice cream in the Texas Hill Country.
July 14, 2017

John Mueller Black Box Barbecue

By Daniel Vaughn

With his new Black Box Barbecue trailer parked in downtown Georgetown, John Mueller is back on his game.
July 13, 2017

BBQ News: 06/30 – 07/13

By Daniel Vaughn

'Cue news from Texas and beyond.
July 3, 2017

Bodacious Bar-B-Q (Hallsville)

By Daniel Vaughn

Running a barbecue business takes everything, which is exactly why Gabriel and Kasie Ritter don't want their kids to carry on the family business.
June 30, 2017

Surviving Pig Beach

By Daniel Vaughn

Eating my words with Shane McBride.
June 29, 2017

BBQ News: 06/23 – 06/29

By Daniel Vaughn

'Cue news from Texas and beyond.
June 26, 2017

Barbecue Fried Pies

By Daniel Vaughn

Get ’em fresh at Baker’s Ribs