Co-Owner of la Barbecue LeAnn Mueller Has Died

Member of influential BBQ family died suddenly this morning

"...LeAnn Mueller, co-owner of la Barbecue, passed away unexpectedly this morning,..."

June 14, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Remembering Legendary Pitmaster John Mueller, 1969-2021

The brisket king was part of a Central Texas BBQ dynasty

"...in the late Nineties, getting to know Central Texas barbecue naturally involved that legendary Taylor joint, Louie Mueller Barbecue...."

Dec. 21, 2021 Food Post by Rod Machen

la Barbecue Is Built to Last

The smoked meats mecca finds its forever home

"...As the owners of la Barbecue, LeAnn Mueller and Alison Clem aren't just partners in..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Small Town Barbecue at Its Finest

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

"...Lots of people head to Taylor for world-class barbecue, but heading down Highway 79 a little farther leads..."

June 4, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

The Top 10 Overlooked Central Texas Breweries of 2019

Grab a beer off the beaten path

"...day trips better than out to Taylor for some Louie Mueller Barbecue, with the other half of your guts..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

InterStellar BBQ Shoots for the Stars

The team behind Noble Sandwich brings traditional barbecue to Northwest Austin

"...large smoker that notifies all within wafting distance that barbecue has moved into the neighborhood. InterStellar BBQ is the..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Building a Film Community at Renegade Studios

Austin filmmakers create a one-stop production space in Taylor

"...Fourth Street in Taylor, a few blocks away from Louie Mueller Barbecue, Koontz and his team have quietly built..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Barbecue Culture Is Well-Seasoned Thanks to These Pioneers

A brief history of old-school 'cue

"...In the past decade, Texas barbecue culture reached peak popularity, but long before selfies and..."

June 15, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Stomp 'n' Holler BBQ & Music Festival

"...Instead of food, a memorial for a deceased Black's Barbecue family member..."

June 5, 2017 Photo Gallery

Barbecue's Global Love Letter to Meat

Matthew Salleh chronicles the world’s obsession with barbecue

"...It's bold to premiere a documentary about barbecue in Austin, but after traveling to 12 countries to..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...Antonio’s Restaurant Mixtli), Steve McHugh (San Antonio’s Cured), Wayne Mueller (Louie Mueller Barbecue), Paul Qui (Kuneho), Ryan Shields (Bullfight),..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Food + Wine Festival Tickets Go On Sale Today

More events, more celebrity chefs

"...(San Antonio’s Mixtli), Steve McHugh (San Antonio’s Cured), Wayne Mueller (Louie Mueller Barbecue), Susana Querejazu (Barley Swine, Odd Duck),..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Oktoberfest in Austin

Our picks for sausage, schnitzel, and steins

"...and more. Oh, and Miller’s Smokehouse, Stiles Switch, Frank, Louie Mueller Barbecue, Salt & Time, Southside Market, Hoover’s Cooking,..."

Oct. 15, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Fall's Hottest Food Tickets

Our picks for the season's can't-miss events

"...and Jessica Maher of Lenoir; Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue; Andrew Wiseheart of Contigo and Gardner; and Casey Wilcox..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...top 20 in the list are from Central Texas. Louie Mueller's in Taylor garnered the top spot while our..."

Sept. 5, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Food and Wine Festival 2015

"...Louie Mueller Barbecue..."

April 27, 2015 Photo Gallery

Food-o-File

Where there's smoke, there's barbecue

"...Park last Friday. Five of Central Texas' most renowned barbecue outfits preached the gospel of Texas barbecue to folks..."

March 20, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Barbecue Crash Course

"...Third generation barbecue man Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller's in Taylor..."

March 17, 2015 Photo Gallery

Food-o-File

The beef with brisket

"...One key to the popularity of Central Texas' beef-based barbecue joints has always been affordability. Frugal German and Czech..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Food and Wine Festival Talent Announced

Tickets for foodie fête go on sale today

"...Side King), Allison Jenkins (laV), Steven McHugh (Cured), Wayne Mueller (Louie Mueller Barbecue), Hugo Ortega (Hugo’s Restaurant, Backstreet Café),..."

Jan. 21, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...•Killen's Barbecue pops up in Austin on Monday outside Foreign &..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

Chocolate beer, pecan gelato, and lots of sausage

"...were John Lewis' coarse grind house blend from La Barbecue and the black pepper-spiced original from my longtime fave..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Gossip and Goat at TMBBQ Fest

Cool weather, new site plan make for an enjoyable barbecue feast

"...cool breezes and an expanded site plan that divided barbecue vendors between the Long Center circle drive and the..."

Sept. 16, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Memorial Day Weekend Visit to Taylor Cafe

90-year-old WW II vet Vencil Mares still smoking meats in Taylor

"...only a few miles down the road, perhaps some barbecue would be in order. I knew that Louie Mueller’s..."

June 5, 2014 Food Post by Mick Vann

Tickle the Ribs

The first annual 'Austin Chronicle' Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown

"...There's something primeval about eating a barbecued beef rib. Holding that big bone in your hand,..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Queuing Up for 'Q

Clear eyes, full bellies, can't lose

"...From among the 21 of Texas Monthly’s top 50 barbecue joints in attendance on Sunday, roughly half a dozen..."

Nov. 5, 2013 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Saengerrunde Hall Hosts Inagural AustOberFest

Event at historic German venue offers beer, sausages, and live music

"...featuring sausages and side dishes from Taylor Cafe and Louie Mueller Barbecue from Taylor, Black's Barbecue from Lockhart, Southside..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Tink Pinkard Makes TV Debut on 'Man Fire Food' Tonight

Local hunter, forager, and caterer subject of Cooking Channel segment

"...into play. Tink teaches Roger how to build a barbecue pit out of cinder blocks and then prepare and..."

July 30, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Homesick Texans Can Now Chill with Shiner Beer

Iconic Shiner Bock now distributed in NYC

"...Yorkers have access to Shiner and they’ve sampled Texas barbecue from Franklin’s, Louie Mueller’s , the Salt Lick and..."

July 4, 2013 Food Post by Jessica Lee

Food-O-File

Problems at Austin's Pizza, Peached Tortilla primed for TV, and – what else? – barbecue news

"...Now that barbecue lovers have digested Texas Monthly's quinquennial Top 50 list..."

May 31, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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