Fargo’s Pit BBQ first entered the Texas Monthly barbecue scene back in 2013, when pitmaster Alan Caldwell first showed us his straight-shooting character in an interview with barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn. It wasn’t until the next year that Alan even allowed us a look at his mysterious
After selling their family landscaping business in Tucson, Mallory and Arnis Robbins moved to Texas with no plans to make a name for themselves in Texas barbecue. But in 2015, the couple opened a highway-side food trailer (named after their daughter, Evie Mae). The joint quickly rose in the ranks,
Trey Felton’s ancestors have been cold smoking meat for hundreds of years, but keeping the tradition alive has made Thorndale Meat Market a unicorn in Texas barbecue.
Tyler Frazer has been going out of his way for ’cue since fourth grade, and that longtime love of the craft is evident at his welcoming Amarillo joint.
At 21 years old, Eliana Gutierrez is the youngest female pitmaster in the Texas barbecue game, but she already has the passion and wisdom of a pro. Since she first experienced Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ, Eliana has been dedicated to the craft—and the joint. Valentina’s is
Ernie Morales is a man of few words, but if you’ve ever tasted the ’cue at Panther City, you know he has barbecue running through his veins.
Pitmaster Reid Guess, of Guess Family Barbecue, gives us a graduate-level course on smoking wings in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
If the key to making great barbecue is loving great barbecue, then Andrew Soto is more than qualified for the job.
The latest from Daniel Vaughn, exclusively for club members: where to eat near Lake Texoma, holiday recipes, and more.
With a name like that, this West Texas barbecue joint—not to mention its pitmaster—is just as awesome as you’d think.
Small-town barbecue and big-time passion were the ingredients to success for Aaron Rejino.
The pitmasters behind Panther City BBQ, in Fort Worth, walk us through the process of making their Mexican corn specialty in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
Dustin Putska grew up on barbecue. Now it’s his business.
Quy Hoang, Robin Wong, and Terry Wong of Blood Bros. BBQ, in Houston, teach us how to make the perfect barbecue sandwich in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
From their first date to opening up their own joint, the dynamic duo of Houston's Erin Smith and Patrick Feges spill the (sweet) tea on life as a Texas barbecue power couple.
Charles Brewer tells us about invaluable lessons from his grandfather and what to look for when trying a new joint.
From ’cue origin stories to the most surprising dishes, the Houston pitmasters answer our top questions.
Evan LeRoy tells us his top 3 favorite beverages to pair with barbecue, as well as how growing up in Austin shaped his success.
Marfa native Mark Scott on his surprising ’cue tool of choice and the benefits of getting outside your comfort zone.
Todd David, of Cattleack Barbeque in Dallas, explains how to smoke a whole hog in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
