SXSW Music: Live at the BBQ

Wyclef Jean, Trae tha Truth, Bun B, 2 Chainz, DJ Khaled, Nas

"...at SXSW, Nas-backed magazine/label Mass Appeal’s Live at the BBQ rap event waylaid the insides of the Austin Music..."

March 18, 2016 SXSW Post by Kahron Spearman

An Interview With "The Julia Child of BBQ"

Grill Master Steven Raichlen shares recipes from his new book

"...taking part in the State of Texas High School BBQ Championship in Burnet. The Chronicle spoke to him by..."

April 30, 2019 Food Post by Rod Machen

Straight Outta Austin

SLAB's new take on old-school barbecue

"...SLAB BBQ9012 Research, 512/351-9977 Mon.-Sat., 11am-10pm www.realdopebbq.com..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Announcing The Austin Chronicle’s Battle of the Briskets!

30 local brisket masters compete for Best Brisket in Austin title

"...The Contenders Black’s BBQ – 3110 Guadalupe, 78705 Brown’s Bar-B-Que – 1901 S...."

May 31, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Support Black-Owned Restaurants in Austin

We’ve put together a list of more than 60 great spots

"...Bigg Belly BBQ Co. (Food Truck)..."

June 2, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Food-o-File

The Austin barbecue scene smokes out some new contenders

"...trip to Charleston for a South Carolina vs. Texas BBQ Invitational, pit boss John Lewis hasn't had time to..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Trailers on the move, and the Austin food community loses a friend

"...In other barbecue trailer news, Mark Avalos of SLAB BBQ (W. 24th & San Antonio) has added a..."

May 23, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...new people and relax among friends. Fourth Saturdays, 5-8pm. SLAB BBQ & Beer, 9012 Research. fb.com/tgqsocial...."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...pays homage to Oktoberfest along with on-site pork dealer SLAB BBQ as a de facto introduction to the best..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Election Night Party People

Celebrate (or commiserate) with the candidates

"...Lewis Conway Jr. (D1): Willie's BBQ, 4505 MLK..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...entertainment from the Eggmen, look for food from Chi'Lantro BBQ, the Peached Tortilla, Dock & Roll Diner, and Slab..."

March 20, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

This Land Is Pie Land

The best places to satisfy your lust for crust

"...4-7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 25, or from 11am-2pm at SLAB BBQ (9012 Research) on Wednesday, Nov. 26...."

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

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Austin’s gender-diverse meetup skips its usual Northside location of Slab BBQ for the Vortex stage. Why? Because they’re throwing..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscopes to the Future

Where we’re going, we won’t need common sense – only astrology!

"...Saturday 28, Slab BBQ & Beer..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Social Butterflies

Find your community with these local queer social groups

"...at the Butterfly Bar and every fourth Sunday at Slab BBQ. Need a social event that’s a little more..."

May 17, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...new people and relax among friends. Fourth Saturdays, 5-8pm. SLAB BBQ & Beer, 9012 Research. fb.com/tgqsocial...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue invites Austin to celebrate the nighttime at their Starry Soirée

"...new people and relax among friends. Fourth Saturdays, 5-8pm. SLAB BBQ & Beer, 9012 Research. fb.com/tgqsocial...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...new people and relax among friends. Fourth Saturdays, 5-8pm. SLAB BBQ & Beer, 9012 Research. fb.com/tgqsocial...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...relax among friends. Fourth Saturday of every month, 5-8pm. SLAB BBQ & Beer, 9012 Research Blvd. fb.com/tgqsocial...."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...new people and relax among friends. Fourth Saturday, 5-8pm. SLAB BBQ & Beer, 9012 Research. fb.com/tgqsocial...."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Let’s Get Physical

Move your body-ody-ody-ody at these fitness-focused queer events

"...meet new people and old friends. Fourth Saturdays, 5-8pm. SLAB BBQ & Beer, 9012 Research. fb.com/tgqsocial...."

May 26, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscope Sweet Homoscope

Homoscopes turns to its close cousin with a tarot reading of cool queer events

"...new people and relax among friends. Fourth Saturdays, 5-8pm. SLAB BBQ & Beer, 9012 Research. fb.com/tgqsocial...."

April 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Argus Cidery Returns, Lou’s Comes to Barton Springs Road, Hip Hotels Hype that Hemp, Fierce Whiskers Hosts Loro, Chi’Lantro Goes South, and More

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

"...state’s best wineries and food from Mi Paella and SLAB BBQ, will be staged in the historic (and air-conditioned)..."

May 18, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food Food Food Fest

Your guide to the best festival eating

"...Cheese Kitchen will get you through Peaches, and old-school-obsessed SLAB BBQ is the obvious pairing for Wu-Tang. East Side..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Best of Austin Party 2015

Winners of this year's "Best of Austin" awards celebrated in a big way at the American Legion Hall at the Charles Young House on Lady Bird Lake.

"...night with chow from Pink Avocado, Curra's, Via 313, Slab BBQ, and Baked By Amy's, and of course, libations..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Photo Gallery

National Magazines Have Eyes on Austin Food

Food trailer and piemakers garner national attention

"...Wagon (24th & Nueces) Tuesdays-Sundays, 4-10pm; at the new SLAB BBQ (9012 Research); the Barton Creek Farmers' Market on..."

Aug. 26, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...the juicy brisket is an excellent choice. Kent Black’s BBQ is a little closer to the San Marcos River..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Runners-upRudy's Country Store & BBQ, County Line, The Iron Works..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Links in a Chain

"...an old-fashioned air about it. Outside of the standard BBQ fare, the restaurant does some memorable baby back ribs..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Day Trips

"...Novosad's BBQ and Sausage Market in Hallettsville takes great pride in..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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