BBQ
October 22, 2019
Wright’s Barbecue Brings Texas Smoke to Arkansas
Inspired by the Salt Lick’s brisket, Jordan Wright left a comfortable corporate life to pursue his smoked-meat dreams.
The Salt Lick
BBQ
January 19, 2018
Salt Lick Co-Founder Hisako Roberts Dies at Age 104
Along with her husband, Thurman, the Hawaii native created a Texas barbecue institution more than 50 years ago.
BBQ Joint Reviews
May 24, 2016
The Salt Lick: An Appreciation
The image above is probably the most well-known in Texas barbecue. A photo of, or with, the iconic pit at the Salt Lick is on par with braking for our state’s bluebonnets along the highway. This particular photo fetched me nearly 3,000 likes on Instagram. My best image of a Franklin
Eat My Words
October 27, 2014
Fall Creek Vineyards Comes to Driftwood
One of the state's oldest and most respected wineries embarks on a new beginning with a second Hill Country location.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 27, 2014
Delysia/Salt Lick Truffles
A few years ago a group of barbecue aficionados met up for a pow-wow at Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor. We wanted to share stories and some great smoked meats, and one of the attendees brought in some contraband dessert. It was homemade ice cream made with Dr Pepper flavored
Eat My Words
October 16, 2012
Texas Book Festival Lineup Includes World-Renowned Culinary Author Naomi Duguid
From October 27-28, the Texas Book Festival will take place at the State Capitol in Austin. A number of talented, award-winning culinary authors will be attending the literary gathering, including Naomi Duguid – contributing editor of Saveur magazine and author of
Eat My Words
October 13, 2012
Torchy’s Tacos and The Salt Lick detail their ACL prep work
Yesterday, I reached out to a few food vendors and restaurants to find out how they’ve been preparing for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which attracts thousands of avid music fans from all over the world. To start things off,
Eat My Words
October 12, 2012
ACL Music Festival attracts more than just music fans
The Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) kicks off today, and it isn’t just the music scene that is attracting hoards of attendees to the festival grounds. The food lineup is just as alluring as the assortment of bands scheduled to
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 6, 2011
The Salt Lick Bar-B-Que
I’ve often thought that the Salt Lick is a joint that serves very respectable smoked meat, and is vastly overrated at the same time. The wait for a table on this sprawling campus of barbecue can exceed and hour, but no worries as you can enjoy drinks and live music
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 16, 2009
The Salt Lick Bar-B-Que
The Salt Lick is renowned throughout Texas, and holds a special place in the heart of BBQ fanatics. Many recent reviews have decried the demise of this mecca of Texas BBQ claiming that it’s all about atmosphere, and not enough about what’s in the pits. The setting alone may be