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July 5, 2018
Road Map: The Best Pitmaster Pit Stops in Texas
We've mapped out all the great pit stops along (and within ten miles of) the interstates that cross Texas.
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July 3, 2018
At San Antonio’s South BBQ, the Meat and Sides Get Equal Billing
The talented Andrew Samia finally gets a pit of his own at this new joint on Mission Road.
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July 2, 2018
Brenham Has Another Winner with LJ’s BBQ
One of the best 'new' places in the state serves excellent smoked meat and a mean mac and cheese.
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June 30, 2018
Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse Offers Consistently Great Brisket
Pappas is embracing craft barbecue with dishes like deep-fried brisket crab cakes.
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June 29, 2018
Harlem Road Texas BBQ Is Worth the Journey
Armenian native Ara Malekian has created something special in Richmond. Don’t miss the beef ribs—or the coffee.
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June 27, 2018
Daniel Vaughn’s ‘Smokelandia’ Premieres Tonight on the Cooking Channel
Tune in for the pilot episode of our BBQ editor’s look at barbecue in Texas and beyond.
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June 22, 2018
BBQ News Roundup: Saving Sam’s, Catching a Prime Suspect, and the Opening of the Switch
Plus: High school pitmasters start early, female Texas pitmasters get their due, and all pitmasters have more to do than ever before.
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June 22, 2018
Where to Find the Heart of Texas Barbecue
Wyatt McSpadden’s latest collection of photographs is a call to action to explore and discover the joints you find on the backroads and in small towns.
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June 22, 2018
How Wyatt McSpadden Became the BBQ Photographer of Texas
This summer, the magazine’s longtime contributor releases his second photo book about the state’s barbecue scene.
BBQ Joint Reviews
June 21, 2018
Come to Feges BBQ for the Sides, Stay for the Meat
It might be in a food court, but this Houston joint is the real deal. Don't miss veggie dishes like Moroccan spiced carrots and corn salad.
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June 19, 2018
How African American Visitors Found Texas BBQ During the Jim Crow Era
The “Green Books” guides helped black tourists avoid humiliation—and worse.
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June 18, 2018
Buck’s Barbeque Co. Serves Up “Goofy-Cue” Alongside Tasty Classics
Flooding from Hurricane Harvey didn't shut down Jim Buchanan's barbecue for long.
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June 13, 2018
How Franklin Barbecue Came Back After the Fire
After a tragedy in the pit room in 2017, it didn't take long for Franklin Barbecue to rebound—or for the lines to start forming again.
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June 9, 2018
How to Order Gristles, Links, and a Bag of Breaks
Here’s a primer to the language of African American barbecue joints in Texas.
BBQ Joint Reviews
June 8, 2018
Willow’s Texas BBQ is the Hot Spot Right Now in Houston
The truck by Willow Villarreal and Jasmine Barela at Big Star Bar is worth the trip by itself.
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June 7, 2018
The BBQ News Roundup: More Love for Tootsie and New Life for the Shed
Plus: San Antonio's highs and lows, Loro loses a chef but adds a burger to the menu, and Moonshine U is a real thing.
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June 6, 2018
Hardeman’s BBQ Is a Dallas Institution for a Reason
Says longtime pitmaster George 'Slim' Miller: 'If that meat don’t feel you, and you don’t feel that meat, ain’t nobody gonna enjoy it.'
BBQ Joint Reviews
June 1, 2018
Houston’s Burns Original BBQ is a Family—and Neighborhood—Tradition
The descendants of the late Roy Burns do the institution proud with stuffed potatoes, rib sandwiches, and other favorites.
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May 31, 2018
Old-School Houston Barbecue Thrives at Ray’s BBQ Shack
With its new, larger location, this Third Ward joint’s fried seafood is just as good as its smoked meats.
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May 24, 2018
Seven BBQ Joints Worth a Visit Just for Their Desserts
Where the sweet treats—from mile-high pies and masterful banana pudding to cookie sandwiches—are so tempting you might just skip the meat.
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May 24, 2018
The BBQ News Roundup: BBQ Roadtrips and a Mysterious Pit Thief in Houston
Plus: barbecue summer camp, protest through barbecue, possible barbecue cannibalism, and much, much more.
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May 17, 2018
Barbecue Goals: Monthly Meal Brings FC Dallas Coaches, Players Together
Assistant coach Josema Bazan cooks up recipes from his native Argentina and other countries as part of this special team tradition.
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May 16, 2018
Calorie Counts and Barbecue Don’t Go Together
Now that large chains are required to post nutritional info, it’s best to look away. But there are some good options (and we don’t mean the three-bean salad).
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May 12, 2018
David Chang’s ‘Ugly Delicious’ Does Barbecue Wrong
The chef's Netflix series is so thoughtful and sophisticated when talking tacos or pizza. So what gives?
BBQ Joint Reviews
May 11, 2018
The New Pustka Family Barbeque in Hutto Does Everything Right
You’ll find excellent meats and inventive sides for a bargain price at talented pitmaster Dustin Pustka’s BBQ truck.
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May 10, 2018
The BBQ News Roundup: South Carolina Pitmaster Brings Home a James Beard Award
Plus: Southside Market will expand in Hutto, corn is enjoying a side-dish renaissance, and much, much more.
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May 7, 2018
The Burger at LeRoy and Lewis Is Hard to Top
The Austin barbecue truck smokes and sears its patties to just the right tenderness. But don’t ask for one at lunch.
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April 27, 2018
Owners of Terry Black’s Barbecue Speak on the Dallas Comedy House Controversy
The Austin-based barbecue joint says an eviction notice stemmed from unheeded safety issues. The club owner says she’s fixing them.
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April 27, 2018
The BBQ News Roundup, From Texas and Beyond
Sid Miller gets an answer on the Barbecue Bill, Killen’s will start taking reservations, and Plano gets a new joint.
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April 24, 2018
Brisket Pastrami at New York Sub
After buying his favorite sandwich shop, owner Andrew Kelley introduces house-made pastrami to the menu.
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April 21, 2018
New York Burger Tries to Bring Texas BBQ to Spain (Got It?)
Inspired by several pilgrimages to the Lone Star State, the owners of Madrid's New York Burger invited me to try their "brisquet."
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April 12, 2018
The BBQ News Roundup, From Texas and Beyond
What food writers are saying about Aaron Franklin, pastrami, Davila's, and more.
BBQ Joint Reviews
April 10, 2018
Wingman Brothers Smoke House in Marble Falls
Pitmaster Cody Wingman jump-starts his new career with this appealing joint in the former Peete Mesquite home.
BBQ Joint Reviews
April 5, 2018
Momma Jean’s BBQ in Lampasas
Owner and pitmaster Johnny Walker’s no-frills menu includes tender, smoky ribs and a sauce with ”some stuff going on.”
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April 4, 2018
Much-Anticipated Loro Is Open: This Bite Sums It Up
The bavette exemplifies Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole's ambitious collaboration.
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April 2, 2018
Small Town Smokers: Have Fun at Castell General Store on the Llano River
Located along the Llano River, the Castell General Store offers everything from kayaking and groceries to Cockaroo the rooster and, on Saturdays, delicious barbecue (including some of the best pork steaks in the state). Welcoming you to it all is owner and town character Randy Leifeste. “If
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March 30, 2018
The BBQ News Roundup, From Texas and Beyond
Ruby’s pit finds a home, Micklethwait is opening in Smithville, and other headlines you need to know.
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March 29, 2018
Lamb Ribs at 18th & Vine Are a Rare Treat
The Dallas barbecue joint is offering a smoked mutton rack, with an Ethiopian-inspired rub, now through Sunday.
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March 24, 2018
Fry It Up at Barbecue Inn
The Houston mainstay, which opened in 1946, is deservedly famous for what comes out of the fryer. But the barbecue is good, too.
BBQ Joint Reviews
March 23, 2018
Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth
Located where Heim BBQ originally launched, this food truck at Republic Street Bar is the best new joint in the city.
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March 21, 2018
Barbecue Takes Off at Bush Airport
With its meat cooked on-site and an eye-catching exhaust system, Houston's new Q is a first-class joint.
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March 15, 2018
BBQ News: 03/02 – 03/15
Smoked-meat news from Texas and beyond.
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March 9, 2018
Hog Head Cheese at Patillo’s Bar-B-Q
Ready for this jelly: Pig ears provide most of the gelatin in the Beaumont restaurant's version, which is heavy on the meat.
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March 7, 2018
Why Did Brooklyn Barbecue Take Over the Internet for a Day?
It started with a sad photo of brisket.
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March 5, 2018
Small Town Smokers: Pit Stop Bar-B-Q in Temple Shines with Korean-Influenced Flavors
Owner and pitmaster Kim Dunn opened Pit Stop Bar-B-Q in Temple in 2010, after working for decades in fast food. You can order brisket and crunchy coleslaw, or taste Korean flavors in dishes like galbi beef ribs, kimchi-spiked jambalaya, and dumplings.
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March 1, 2018
BBQ News: 02/16 – 03/01
Smoked meat news from Texas and beyond.
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March 1, 2018
Where to Find the Best Pork Steaks in Texas
When it’s on the menu at a barbecue joint, you’ll want to order this underused cut. Trust us.
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February 23, 2018
Smoked Brisket Chili Combines All That is Good
Two Texan treasures come together in this magical dish, but it's not always easy to find. Here's where to start.
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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.
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February 16, 2018
BBQ News: 02/02 – 02/15
Smoked meat news from Texas and beyond.