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!!!

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: NFC Divisional Round

Today at 3:40 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys kick off at home against the Green Bay Packers. As we do each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 16

Tonight at 7:30 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys kick off at home against the Detroit Lions. As we do each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 15

Tonight at 7:30 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys kick off at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As we do each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 14

Tonight at 7:30 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys are on the road against the New York Giants. As we do each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 13

Tonight at 7:25 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys are on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. As we do each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 12

Today at 3:30 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys are at home against the Washington Redskins. As we do each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 11

Today at noon Central, the Dallas Cowboys are at home against the Baltimore Ravens. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 10

Today at 3:25 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys are on the road against the Pittsburg Steelers. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 9

Today at noon Central, the Dallas Cowboys are on the road against the Cleveland Browns. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 8

Tonight at 7:30 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys are at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 6

Today at 3:25 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys are on the road against the Green Bay Packers. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 5

Today at 3:25 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys are at home against the Cincinnati Bengals. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 4

Today at 3:25 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys face off on the road against the San Francisco 49ers. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 3

Tonight at 7:30 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys face off against the Chicago Bears. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 2

Today at noon Central, the Dallas Cowboys square off on the road against the Washington Redskins. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Lockhart Smokehouse Gameday Giveaway: Week 1

Today at 3:25 PM Central, the Dallas Cowboys kick off this NFL season at home against the New York Giants. As we will each time the Cowboys play, we are giving away a $12 gift certificate to Lockhart Smokehouse! 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. 

Our pro-football Gameday Giveaways are back!

We're so excited to announce our pro-football Gameday Giveaway series is back for a fourth year! Once again, we are teaming up with Pizzitola's BBQ (for all Houston games) and Lockhart Smokehouse (for all Dallas games). For each Houston Texans game, our giveaway winner nabs a slab of pork ribs from Pizzitola's BBQ. For each Dallas game, our winner will receive a $12 gift certificate from Lockhart Smokehouse. The day of each game, I'll post that game's giveaway on the blog. All you have to do to enter is to (1) leave a comment below the post, (2) tweet/retweet us, or (3) email us. That's it. So easy to enter! As always, huge thanks to Pizzitola's and Lockhart Smokehouse, for making these giveaways possible! 

Thank you, Lockhart Smokehouse & Pizzitola's BBQ!

Yet again this NFL season, Lockhart Smokehouse (Dallas) & Pizzitola's BBQ (Houston) graciously sponsored my giveaways. Whenever the Cowboys played, LS gave away 2 rings of sausage; and whenever the Texans played, PB gave away a slab of pork ribs. My sincerest thanks to each restaurant, for being so generous. They made it happen each gameday, & I'm so grateful.

"Best BBQ in the American South" (Huffington Post)

Just saw yet another best-BBQ article. This one on Huffington Post is entitled Best BBQ in the American South. The article begins,

A 2,500-mile, three-week road trip across the American South in search of this vast and varied region's best BBQ turned out to be one of the smartest -- and tastiest -- travel ideas I've ever had. A heaping helping of delectable local culture at every stop was all but ensured alongside the opportunity to enjoy some of the most deeply satisfying meals of my life -- usually presented with warm reception at independent, family-owned establishments.

The journey is chronicled in a series of "BBQ Bound" posts published on my personal blog, tikichris. Have a look at the complete series here:
tikichris.com/category/bbq-bound

But for those preferring to cut to the chase and get to the meat of the matter, listed below are the 25 best BBQ eateries visited during my trip. Each one of these independent and mostly family-owned establishments astounded my palate profoundly with authentic and traditionally made American food.

The Texas joints that made the author's (Chris Osburn) list are as follows:

Franklin (Austin)
Micklethwait (Austin)
Lockhart Smokehouse (Dallas)
Pecan Lodge (Dallas)
Smoke (Dallas)
Salt Lick (Driftwood)