Texas Q History
A producer for the History Channel named Paul La Blanc put this pilot together for a food history show to be called “A Bite of History.” I don’t think the …
On Pastrami and BBQ Brisket
I had breakfast at Katz’s Deli on my recent visit to New York. (The Katz’s Delis in Houston and Austin have no association with the original New York Katz’s, by …
National Spotlight on BBQ Burgers at Guy's
The barbecue burgers at Guy’s Meat Market on OST are remarkable. In a city of great burgers, they stand out because of the smoky flavor. To make them, half pound …
At Barbecue Inn, You Order Fried Chicken
“You know that’s gonna take 25 minutes,” the waitress will warn when you order fried chicken at the Barbecue Inn in North Houston. Just smile politely and tell her that’s …
Gil Vrazel's Czech Barbecue Shack
If you’re driving hungry on Highway 71 this weekend, consider skipping the burgers and kolaches at Hruska’s in Ellinger and visiting Gil Vrazel instead. Gil’s Bar-B-Que Shack is that little …
Texas Pulled Pork BBQ
The pulled pork sliders at Little Big’s aren’t causing Carolina pit bosses like Ed Mitchell to lie awake at night, but they are pretty good for Houston, Texas. Try one …
Eating Seriously in Texas
Ed Levine, the founder of the James Beard-nominated food blog Serious Eats, is on an eating tour of Texas this week. Yesterday, I picked him up at the airport and …
Foodways Texas (FTX)
Watch for more information about this Texas foodways group in the making.
The New York Times Seeks My Financial Advice
My wife says I’ve got to be the brokest guy ever quoted in the New York Times Financial section. Here’s part of what John Schwartz wrote in There’s No Future …
BBQ 101 Class at Texas A&M
I’ll be giving the BBQ history lecture for students taking BBQ 101, a three-day professional training session sponsored by the National Barbecue Association at the Texas A&M Meat Science Center …