Sunday, September 30, 2012

Saturday, September 29, 2012

What's the best BBQ in Washington, DC?

Landed in Baltimore last night and headed into DC. Staying in Glover Park, right next to the Russian Embassy (which made me really pleased, since I was wearing my KGB Still Watching You t-shirt). There's a BBQ joint (Rocklands) nearby. Got my thinking about D.C.'s BBQ offerings. What's your favorite?

Friday, September 28, 2012

Forbes' "5 Best BBQ Joints for an All-American Roadtrip"

Last night, my buddy Daviz Pham sent me via Twitter this Forbes piece on BBQ roadtrips. The writer, Melanie Haiken, lists 5 destinations, and 2 of them are in Texas, which she calls "the grand central station of barbecue." Her #1 is Opie's in Spicewood, while Black's & Smitty's in Lockhart are #2 on her list. Props to Melanie for these picks (2 of the many worthy BBQ destinations in Texas), but she is clearly not from here (San Fran is her home.), as she says of Smitty's: "it's as no-frills as barbecue gets: Meat slapped straight from the GRILL (emphasis mine) onto butcher paper."

Monday, September 24, 2012

Fantasy-draft BBQ at Louie Mueller

Wayne Mueller was kind enough to feed those of us who attended our league's NFL fantasy draft at Louie Mueller Barbecue (Taylor, TX). Brisket & baby backs!

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Which BBQ joint at today's Texas Monthly BBQ Festival is your favorite?

Today's the 3rd annual Texas Monthly BBQ Festival. (I'll be tweeting pics, starting at noon.) Of the 21 BBQ joints that will be in attendance, which one is your favorite?

Friday, September 21, 2012

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

TheChive.com's top 25 BBQ joints

Yesterday, TheChive.com posted its list of the top 25 BBQ joints in the country (in no particular order). Six are from Texas: JMueller, Kreuz, Goode Co., Salt Lick, Snow's, & Franklin ("Franklin's is, in our opinion, the best BBQ joint in America right now.). Thoughts on the inclusion of these 6? Thoughts on the ones they should've included? BTW, there are zero Alabama joints listed. That alone makes the list illegitimate!

Monday, September 17, 2012

What is Austin's best BBQ trailer?

Austin has its share of BBQ trailers. Let's see...BBQ Heaven, Chappy's, Curly's, David's, Double Trouble, Hog Wild, JMueller, Smokin' Rose of Texas, Sugar Shack, Woodpile. Am I missing any? Regardless, which one's the best? What is Austin's best non-brick-and-mortar BBQ joint?

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Backyard BBQ: Chicken

Our 28th Backyard BBQ submission, chicken, comes to us from Mike Whatley (@HoffmanDis), in Birmingham, AL.

Friday, September 14, 2012