On the way down IH-35 to a conference in Austin, a collegue and I stopped into Miller’s Smokehouse for dinner. We departed Dallas in the late afternoon and raced the clock to get to Belton before their 6:30 pm closing time. The traffic Gods smiled on us that day, and we arrived with a few… Continue reading Quick Stop at Millers Smokehouse
The Zen of Brisket and Zin
Thanks to Matt Thompson and James Jordan of wineposte.com and Justin and Diane Fourton from Pecan Lodge for putting together a Zinfandal and Brisket pairing that was, for lack of a better term, awesome. The selected zinfandels were delicious, and the casual atmosphere at The Wine Poste struck a tone that matched the event.
Birthday Trip with a Stop at Stanleys
Barbecue is one of my hobbies. I have visited/reviewed upwards of 250 establishments; participated in the development of an amazing smoker at Karubecue.com; and cooked thousands of pounds of finished product for friends, family, and church fundraisers. Sometimes when we travel as a family, I will wear a Barbecue Tours hat or shirt. This is usually… Continue reading Birthday Trip with a Stop at Stanleys
What Does a Rodeo Clown Know About BBQ?
During Day 2 of the 2001 Barbecue Tour, our caravan was meeting in Sulphur Springs and the first group arrived slightly ahead of time. Members of this group were scouting for ‘Ray’s Bar-B-Que’… and maybe looking a bit lost. K-Dawg was approached by a rodeo clown (in full costume – and with a teardrop on… Continue reading What Does a Rodeo Clown Know About BBQ?
Intelligence Gathering for a BBQ Tour from St Louis to ???
7 Best BBQ Joints in St Louis – Riverfront Times This is a ‘Best of BBQ’ listing for an area we are considering for an upcoming tour. You can read the full article on the Riverfront Times site by clicking the headline above. We are currently in ‘intelligence gathering’ mode to determine the key focal… Continue reading Intelligence Gathering for a BBQ Tour from St Louis to ???
Gaining clarity on the Dallas mini-tour
This morning: I recieved an email from a friend, saying that he wants to update me on his plans to install a pico-sized brewing system at his Lakewood home. Then I saw a notice that Lakewood Brewery is coming to Richardson to host a beer tasting in a couple of weeks. And finally, I found… Continue reading Gaining clarity on the Dallas mini-tour
Austin’s Top 10 BBQ by Mike Sutter – Fed Man Walking
OK, so this list has already been out a few months, but I love to collect them from wherever I find them. Visit Mike Sutter’s Fed Man Walking site to read the write-ups and view his Barbecue porn. It’s a shame we won’t get to review John’s place, but he’ll need to stay put for… Continue reading Austin’s Top 10 BBQ by Mike Sutter – Fed Man Walking
Awesome Brisket Cooking Primer – BBQ with Franklin
This is a GREAT primer for smoking a brisket. Love this guy! Aaron, the Barbecue Tours crew will be coming to see you one day soon! Thanks for all you do to support not just your restaurant (of course, that), but also barbecue culture and the community. Cheers!
Jack Perkins’ Death Star
Jack Perkins’ Slow Bone BBQ Causes Disturbance in the Barbecue Force By Scott Reitz, Dallas Observer Blogs "I was lucky enough to bump into Perkins outside of Maple and Motor while he was testing his equipment. Dubbed the "Death Star," Perkins’ massive rig boasted a thermostat and automated dampening controls to regulate smoke and temperature.… Continue reading Jack Perkins’ Death Star
Dallas Area Joints
Here’s a starter list for discussion regarding DFW destinations for this year’s mini-tour: Pecan Lodge Dallas Farmers Market, Shed 2, 1010 S. Pearl St. Dallas, TX 75201 214-748-8900 http://pecanlodge.com Lockhart Smokehouse 400 West Davis Street, Dallas, TX (214) 944-5521 http://lockhartsmokehouse.com Meshack’s Bar-B-Que Shack 240 E. Ave. B Garland, TX 75040 214-227-4748 Off the Bone BBQ… Continue reading Dallas Area Joints