Remembering Legendary Pitmaster John Mueller, 1969-2021

The brisket king was part of a Central Texas BBQ dynasty

Dec. 21, 2021 Food Post by Rod Machen

Interview with JNL Barbecue Pitmaster: “A Lot of Fire and A Lot of Meat”

Former Franklin BBQ cook opens his own trailer at Buzz Mill Shady

Nov. 8, 2019 Food Post by Rod Machen

La Barbecue Turns Up the Heat With Secret Pit Technology

Is this special new smoker a brisket game-changer?

"...least here, we have an answer: John Lewis, head pitmaster of La Barbecue, spent more than three months toiling..."

April 26, 2013 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

Day Trips: LaVaca BBQ, Port Lavaca

Woman-run barbecue joint is winning over customers

"...She is one of only a handful of female pitmasters in the state and the only one listed solo..."

April 7, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Kareem El-Ghayesh Brings a Taste of Egypt to Texas Barbecue

Building bridges with brisket

"...Egypt. Initially met with some rejection from more guarded pitmasters, Bill Kerlin whole-heartedly encouraged him to come work and..."

May 7, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Unicorn Steaks, Mountains of Meat, and Turkey?

It's Texas BBQ Week in Austin, y'all!

"...our handy visual guide to what our city's best pitmasters are offering through this Friday. Clear your calendar for..."

July 18, 2013 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

Day Trips: Under-the-Radar Barbecue Joints Worth the Drive

Make a side trip to these notable meat-makers

"...LaVaca BBQ Pitmaster Kelli Navarez cooks the delicious briskets and other smoked..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...Sinton St. (U.S. Highway 181). The new location gives pitmaster Andrew Soto more indoor dining space and more room..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

R.I.P., John Mueller; Farewell to Contigo; Garbo’s Lobsters On; Trudy’s Says Howdy to Seafood; the Garrison Brothers Are Convivial Steak Holders

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...died. The celebrated – and even somewhat notorious – pitmaster, brother to la Barbecue’s LeAnn Mueller, was 52...."

Dec. 21, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips: Spring Branch

New barbecue joint resurrects old Hill Country roadhouse

"...also brought in Austin Fry as executive chef and pitmaster, who has since handed the reins to LaVon Grant...."

June 29, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Battle of the Briskets Champion: Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

"...Llano in 1962, and according to general manager and pitmaster Joshua Booth, Terry Wootan cooked there during high school...."

June 22, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Full Custom Gospel BBQ Guru Daniel Vaughn Takes a Statewide Tour

BBQ Snob reveals the true nature and nuance of Texas barbecue

"...while offering no-holds-barred reviews of each, including interviews with pitmasters, and offering the backstory and history of many of..."

April 4, 2013 Food Post by Mick Vann

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...cookoff circuit. In the competitive world of Texas barbecue, pitmaster Kelli Nevarez at the award-winning LaVaca BBQ has credited..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...we realized that we'd have to have a legitimate pitmaster, someone at the talent level of our sushi chefs,..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

News of the Black Iron Brothertons, of Michael Carranza and Danielle Martinez’s Tare, of Abby Jane and her Bakeshop, of Little Ola and King Cakes, of Tiffany Chen and Those New Cookies

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...John Brotherton, pitmaster and owner of Pflugerville’s highly acclaimed Black Iron Barbecue..."

Jan. 16, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...the heart of Austin," proclaimed Shinyribs' social media. Consider pitmaster Kevin Russell's green Santa combo in that same feed,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

ACL Fest Food Vendors Prepare to Feed the Music Masses

ACL Eats expands with dessert-focused ACL Sweets

"...wide booth – a tight squeeze – but fourth-generation pitmaster Barrett Black (of the equally alliterative Black’s Barbecue) says..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Food Post by Hannah Rossi

Circle Brewing Co. Closes; épicerie and Franklin Barbecue Bring the Brisketed Croissanty Brilliance; There’s a Coffee Festival and a Craft Brewers Festival and a Mediterranean Festival and – So Much Going On!

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...épicerie’s Sarah McIntosh has teamed up with that talented pitmaster Aaron of Franklin Barbecue to create a croissant filled..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A celebration of Bobbie Nelson, a big birthday for Carousel Lounge, and more recommended shows

"...During the pandemic, Shinyribs pitmaster Kevin Russell holed up like everyone else. At a..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Abby Johnston

Dining at Q2 Stadium

New and returning faves keep the focus hyperlocal

"...for the Feb. 26 season opener, chef Miguel Vidal, pitmaster for Valentina’s Tex Mex, will have the featured match..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Melanie Haupt

Super Coffee Invades, Still Austin Celebrates, Trudy's Brings the THC, Bird Bird Almost, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Bash at dog-friendly Yard Bar … and that incredible Pitmaster’s Potluck from LeRoy & Lewis … and, oh! Both..."

Sept. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Small Town Barbecue at Its Finest

Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que is smoked meat magic

"...a premium price for it. I don't have another pitmaster I pay. I am it. It's the small town..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Travel news a year into the pandemic

"...who took over the restaurant from his father-in-law, as pitmaster and chief bottle washer. The pandemic made times as..."

March 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Gift Guide: Homegrown Food and Beverage Favorites!

Skip the old-school impersonal and go boldly local this season

"...name really is Abbey Road, and she's a longtime pitmaster for the Old Coupland Inn and Dance Hall, and..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Voter Rewards Continue, Arlo Grey Returns, Treaty Oak Distilling Expands BBQ Team, and What the Hell Is Going On in Boise?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Elias Vidal and Alfonso Flores – who’ve collaborated with pitmaster Scott Fogle to create the venue’s winter menu. You..."

Oct. 28, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: Stay Trips, Delivered

More Day Trips delivered to your door

"...Kreuz Market, Lockhart Pitmaster Roy Perez and his crew offer by-the-pound brisket, pork..."

April 30, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Stay Trips: Delivered

Let the day trip come to you

"...Lockhart to begin my day trip in a box. Pitmaster Roy Perez and his team will ship by-the-pound brisket,..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Boozy New Local Collaborations for 2020

Local creators have been busy brewing nitro coffee ale and uni-wine

"...Waters in collaboration with Loro, under the guidance of pitmaster Bramwell Tripp. The beer is a smoke-inspired bohemian lager..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Vegan Bao and Barbecue Open at Buzz Mill Shady

The soft opening of Plow’s latest venture starts Saturday, Dec. 7

"...Barbecue and bao – who could ask for more?..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

Southside Market & Barbeque to Open First Austin Location

Texas’ oldest barbecue joint opens its new location November 24

"...new neighbors starting next week,” said owner and third-generation pitmaster Bryan Bracewell in a press release...."

Nov. 21, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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