Dining Guide
Virgie’s Bar-B-Que
Three-plus years ago, Adrian Handsborough converted the neighborhood convenience store his mom, Virgie, ran for 35 years and began cooking over oak and pecan in two small barrels. His brisket, only a tad fatty, smokes for ten to fourteen hours; we could cut ours with a plastic fork. Well-seasoned pork ribs boasted a generous meat-fat ratio, and beef sausage came on slow but strong. Host and dining room were both cheery and inviting.
City: Houston
Cuisine: Barbecue
Method: Oak; indirect-heat pit
Pitmaster: Adrian Handsborough
Pro-tip: Virgie's is named for Handsborough's mom, who taught him the art of smoking.
Address: 5535 N. Gessner, Houston, TX, 77041
Hours: Tue 11-2, Wed-Fri 11-6:30, Sat 11-5:30
Phone: 713-466-6525
Website: virgiesbbq.com
Year Opened: 2005
Last updated: May 3, 2013
Reviews
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Virgie’s Bar-B-Que
The brawny pork ribs that emerge from the big metal smoker set a standard for the genre. They are massive, pink, and delicious, their meat lightly clinging to the bone until you grab a bite with your teeth and give …