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

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

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 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

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

Buzz Mill Announces Franklin Barbecue Veteran Joins Their Ranks

The grand opening date is finally set for their new East Austin location

"...Buzz Mill Coffee announced Thursday that the pitmaster for their top secret barbecue trailer – located at..."

Oct. 10, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

14 Austin Food Events to Add to Your Social Calendar

Ice cream/biscuit combos, a local luau, and more to keep you satiated

"...jam. LeRoy and Lewis is hosting their first annual Pitmaster’s Potluck on Sept. 8, 6-9pm at Cosmic Coffee and..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Hot Luck Music Headliners Dig Into the Festival Menu

Talking turkey with Archers of Loaf, Erika Wennerstrom, Robert Ellis, Sunflower Bean, the Suffers, and PJ Morton

"...Not understanding they weren't to stand in the ace pitmaster's typically long lines, they left for the next tour..."

May 24, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...As the story goes, owner/pitmaster Leonard Botello IV opened Truth BBQ as a Highway..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Pickling Guru's Journey Through the World of Fermentation

Casper Fermentables owner Ben Hollander goes from dorm chef to LeRoy and Lewis collaborator

"...processes. Five years later, he collaborates with former Freedmen's pitmaster Evan LeRoy, supplying his trailer, LeRoy and Lewis, with..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Cooking the Whole Pig at Banger's

Move over beef, there's a new barbecue meat in town

"...pig," says Ted Prater, the Tennessee-born executive chef and pitmaster of Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden. The Rainey..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

I, Fieri

The FieriCon pub crawl made me realize I’m not such a Normal Guy after all

"...who hadn’t even seen the show to a former pitmaster from one of Austin’s best barbecue trailers. Some Guys..."

Oct. 25, 2018 Food Post by Dan Gentile

Day Trips: Garland BBQ

Old-fashioned pit barbecue does it low and slow

"...to barbecue," says Travis Mayes, who has been the pitmaster since 2009...."

July 20, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

BBQ Revolution's Slow-Smoked Vegan Barbecue

The best damn meat-free barbecue you've ever had

"...offerings at Black's or Franklin, Newman is a legit pitmaster: Instead of bovine pectoral muscle, he smokes seitan brisket...."

June 15, 2018 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

First Look: LeRoy & Lewis

What does barbecue look like in 2017?

"...With a smoker helmed by former Freedmen's pitmaster Evan LeRoy, LeRoy & Lewis is looking to earn..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

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