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April 9, 2020
Barbecue Strategy: Miller’s Smokehouse Becomes a Grocery Store
Dusty Miller’s background as an accountant led him to stock up on home essentials to keep his staff employed before the coronavirus crisis hit Belton.
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April 7, 2020
Barbecue Strategy: Brett’s Backyard Bar-B-Que Puts Rockdale First
Pitmaster Brett Boren lowers prices, adds kid-size sandwiches, and plans to make it easier for pickup even after the pandemic subsides.
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April 3, 2020
Barbecue Strategy: The Austin Edition, With La Barbecue, Valentina’s, and Franklin
How three of the city's most popular and beloved joints are trying to stay afloat during the pandemic.
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April 2, 2020
Barbecue Strategy: Evie Mae’s Barbeque Puts Its Old Truck Back in Action
The Wolfforth joint turns its parking lot into a huge drive-through, complete with a forklift menu on butcher paper.
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April 1, 2020
Barbecue Strategy: LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue Keeps Those Creative Juices Flowing
The groundbreaking South Austin trailer is offering virtual classes and some menu additions (and goes viral with a blindfolded-brisket-trimming video).
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March 31, 2020
Barbecue Strategy: Smokey John’s Has Overcome Adversity Before
The brothers behind the longtime Dallas joint are doing everything from Facebook Live chats to free delivery service to help cope during the pandemic.