Best Houston BBQ joint for Super Bowl visitors?

As thousands descend upon Houston, for this year's Super Bowl, it's a good time to revive a previous QOTD: What is the best BBQ joint in H-Town?

Thank you, Pizzitola's BBQ & Lockhart Smokehouse!

Once again this NFL season, Pizzitola's BBQ and Lockhart Smokehouse graciously sponsored season-long giveaways. Every time the Houston Texas played, we gave away a slab of ribs from Pizzitola's BBQ; and every time the Dallas Cowboys played, we gave away a gift certificate from Lockhart Smokehouse. Every single game! We are so grateful to each BBQ joint and hope all winners enjoyed the gracious prizes. Thank you, Pizzitola's BBQ & Lockhart Smokehouse!!!

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: AFC Divisional Round

Tonight at 7:15 PM Central, the Houston Texans kick off on the road against the New England Patriots. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Event Announcement: 4th Annual Super Beef Sunday

Want y'all to know about this event:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9th, 2017

Media Contact:
Chris Reid
Michael Fulmer
832.454.6106
festival@houbbq.com
houbbq.com

Photos for media use

MEDIA ALERT / CALENDAR LISTING

WHAT: The 4th Annual Super Beef Sunday at Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

WHEN: Sunday, February 5th, 2017 from 11:00-2:00pm.

WHERE:.Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, 77020.

COST: Tickets are $50 per person and include tastings from all three pitmasters, beer and a commemorative pint glass.

All tickets sold in advance, online at http://www.saintarnold.com/super-beef-sunday/ .

No ticket sales at the door. Tickets for the three previous events sold out before the day of the event.

The Saint Arnold Brewing Company and the Houston Barbecue Festival announce the 4th Annual Super Beef Sunday featuring Houston's best barbecue and beer. 

The first Sunday in February means one thing in Houston: Super Beef Sunday. Oh sure, there’s also a football game being played. Maybe even a championship game. Perhaps what some might call a “Big Game.” We can’t remember what the game is called, which is fine because we’re not legally allowed to say it! We’re focusing on the BBQ anyway.
 
At our 4th Annual Super Beef Sunday, a master of BBQ from Central Texas will be joined by a couple of young guns from Houston. Legendary Louie Mueller Barbecue will be here alongside Pinkerton’s Barbecue and Harlem Road Texas BBQ. They’ll be doing what they do best – preparing and serving their finest smoked meats to fill your belly before you go to your game-watching party.
 
Of course, you’ll want tasty beverages to complement the BBQ, and that’s where Saint Arnold comes in. Cold beer will be flowing, and you’ll be able to enjoy it from the commemorative Super Beef Sunday pint glass you’ll receive. How convenient!
 
Like previous years, Wayne of Louie Mueller BBQ will have pre-wrapped whole brisket and beef ribsavailable for pre-purchase (at the time of your ticket purchase). These beauties come with heating instructions, so you can tell your friends you cooked it all on your own. Wayne’s whole brisket will be $100 and a rack of three beef ribs will be $75.

In addition, Harlem Road Texas BBQ will pre-sell premium Compart Duroc Pork Ribs seasoned in Chef Ara’s secret dry rub blend from Savory Spice Shop. These St. Louis-cut ribs are meaty, all natural and packed with delicious flavor after being smoked over retired, French oak wine staves. Racks are an approximate 3-3.5 lbs, with 12-14 bones, at $40 each, and will come wrapped with heating instructions.
 
Please note, while the event runs from 11:00 – 2:00 – and we will have plenty of BBQ for that time – do your best to arrive by 12:30, so you can try all of the different items the pitmasters will have to offer.

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 16

Tonight at 7:25 PM Central, the Houston Texans kick off at home against the Cincinnati Bengals. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 15

Today at noon Central, the Houston Texans kick off at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

BBQ Pits by Klose now accepts The Q Card!

We are thrilled to welcome the newest affiliate of The Q Card: BBQ Pits by Klose (Houston, TX)! I'm sure most of you are familiar with BBQ Pits by Klose, and we are delighted to have them as an affiliate. Cardholders are entitled to 10% off any backyard smoker or grill (cannot be combined with other sales/discounts)! Check them out online and on Facebook & Twitter!

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 14

Today at noon Central, the Houston Texans kick off on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Event Announcement: 5th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival

As always, I'm very delighted to share the press release for the annual Houston Barbecue Festival. Love the guys who put this on, and they just make it better and better every year. Good luck with this one!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7th, 2016

Media Contact:
Chris Reid
Michael Fulmer
832.454.6106
festival@houbbq.com
houbbq.com
twitter.com/houbbq
instagram.com/houbbq
www.facebook.com/HoustonBarbecueFestival
Photos for media use

MEDIA ALERT / CALENDAR LISTING

WHAT: The 5th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival will celebrate and recognize what is unique about Houston barbecue.

WHEN: Sunday, April 9th, 2017 from 1:00-4:00pm. VIP Admission at 12pm.

WHERE: NRG Park, Green Lot. Parking entrance on Lantern Point Drive.

COST: General Admission ($60) includes entry into the festival and unlimited sample portions from each participating Houston barbecue joint. VIP Admission ($120) includes entry into the festival one hour early (at noon) and unlimited sample portions from each participating Houston barbecue joint. A T-shirt and one (1) drink ticket are also included in VIP admission. To ensure a quality event for everyone involved, ticket sales are limited.

PRE-SALE discount tickets of $50 for General Admission and $100 for VIP are now available for a limited time.

All tickets sold in advance, online at https://houbbq2017.eventbrite.com.

No ticket sales at the door. Tickets for the four previous festivals sold out before the day of the event.

Beer and wine will be served for an additional cost. Live music will be provided.

About the Houston Barbecue Festival
Now in its fifth year, the Houston Barbecue Festival will continue to showcase the best that Houston barbecue has to offer to a growing and diverse audience of barbecue lovers.

This year's festival feature's who's who of Houston's best barbecue. Currently confirmed are: Blake’s BBQ, Blood Bros. BBQ, The Brisket House, Brooks’ Place BBQ, CorkScrew BBQ, El Burro & the Bull, Fainmous BBQ, Feges BBQ, Gatlin’s BBQ, Gerardo’s, Harlem Road Texas BBQ, Killen's Barbecue, Lenox Bar-B-Que, Louie Mueller Barbecue, Pappa Charlies Barbeque, Pinkerton's BBQ, Pizzitola’s Bar-B-Cue, Ray’s BBQ Shack, Roegels Barbecue Co., Southside Market & BBQ, Spring Creek Barbeque, Tejas Chocolate (and BBQ), and Tin Roof BBQ.

Additional participants, reflecting the fast-growing Houston barbecue market, will be announced in the coming weeks.

The fifth year of the festival will also reflect the international phenomenon that is Texas barbecue.

"We've seen international interest in the festival increase over the last five years," says J.C. Reid, co-founder and director. "Last year, we had guests from as far away as England, France and Germany. This year, we've already had inquiries from New Zealand and Australia."

"The value proposition for our festival is simple - Houston's best barbecue all in one place, at one time, for one price. For out-of-town guests, visiting all these great Houston and Texas barbecue restaurants individually would takes weeks to accomplish."

"Though our primary focus will always be on traditional Houston and Texas barbecue, we hope to continue to add examples of international flavors that Houston is known for," says Reid. 

Also new this year is the availability of gift cards for purchase. There's no better gift than Houston barbecue, and now barbecue fans can buy these gift cards that recipients can redeem for tickets to the festival.

"Houston barbecue fans are passionate, and they love nothing more than to share that passion with their friends and family," says Reid. "The gift cards allow them to spread the word of Houston barbecue far and wide."

More information about the gift cards can be found here:

https://houbbq.com/events/houbbq2017/gift-cards/purchase/

This year's premier partners represent two of Houston's most recognizable brands. Saint Arnold Brewing Company is Texas' oldest craft brewery and a long-time supporter of Houston barbecue. Pitt's & Spitt's has been building consumer and custom barbecue pits for Houstonians and international customers alike since 1983.

A note from our Charitable Partner
Founded in 1982, Vita-Living, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) social services charity that provides lifelong support programs for adults and children with disabilities like cerebral palsy and autism. We operate on the precept that every human being deserves an equal right to a decent life.  A portion of all ticket sales and sponsorships will be contributed to the important mission of Vita-Living, Inc. 

Pinkerton's Barbecue to open this week in Houston

After a soft opening this past weekend, Pinkerton's Barbecue is slated for a December 10 opening. Pinkerton's is located at 1504 Airline Drive. Check them out on Facebook & Twitter.  

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 13

Today at noon Central, the Houston Texans kick off on the road against the Green Bay Packers. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 12

Today at noon Central, the Houston Texans kick off at home against the San Diego Chargers. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 11

Tonight at 7:30 PM Central, the Houston Texans kick off on the road against the Oakland Raiders. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 10

Today at noon Central, the Houston Texans kick off on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 8

Today at noon Central, the Houston Texans kick off at home against the Detroit Lions. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 7

Tonight at 7:30 PM Central, the Houston Texans face off on the road against the Denver Broncos. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 6

Tonight at 7:30 PM Central, the Houston Texans face off at home against the Indianapolis Colts. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 5

Tonight at noon Central, the Houston Texans play on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. As we do time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 4

Tonight at noon Central, the Houston Texans square off at home against the Tennessee Titans. As we will each time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. 

Pizzitola's BBQ Gameday Giveaway: Week 3

Tonight at 7:25 PM Central, the Houston Texans square off on the road against the New England Patriots. As we will each time the Texans play, we are giving away a slab of pork ribs, courtesy of Pizzitola's BBQ! There are 3 ways to enter the giveaway (no later than the end of the game): (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us.