J.C. Reid, Texas

Beef-N-Bun Bar-B-Que

Beef-N-Bun Bar-B-Que

Beef-N-Bun Bar-B-Que

There's a brief epoch in Texas barbecue history when hanging a portrait of John Wayne was de rigueur for a Texas barbecue joint. They still exist and haven't changed much. How to spot an old-school TX BBQ joint. My latest for @houstonchronfood. https://loom.ly/VBQu8-8

III Mas Bakery

One of the best barbecue sandwiches in America is made by an Armenian-American baker in a ghost kitchen located in a business park outside of Los Angeles. Check out III Mas Bakery in Glendale. My latest for the @houstonchronfood https://loom.ly/04XSN0o

Beef rib

MEAT. CANDY. Satisfy your BBQ cravings today. #HOUBBQ

La Cruda Brand BBQ

You could say the boys from La Cruda Brand BBQ in Crosby are on a roll. From pop-ups, to a trailer and now to one of the hottest brick-and-mortars in greater Houston, they earned every bit of their success. That's what #HOUBBQ is all about!

Boutte's BBQ

Texas and Louisiana continue to trade barbecue techniques and inspiration with delicious results for all smoked meat fans. From Cajun meatballs to dirty rice: How Louisiana shapes Texas barbecue. My latest for @houstonchronfood. #houbbq https://loom.ly/B16h1JY

Fire Craft BBQ

David Welch & team from Fire Craft BBQ placed in both Judge's and People's Choice in this year's Throwdown, continuing a successful streak of wins with Goodstock by Nolan Ryan as both their beef supplier & sponsor of the Throwdown. Thanks to @firecraftbbqtx & @goodstockbeef for being a part of it!

Brisket & Rice

Brisket & Rice

Brisket & Rice

Brisket & Rice opens in a new location, but it wasn't without it's challenges. My latest for the @houstonchronfood. #houbbq https://loom.ly/Uj7eXqs

BBQ

Big changes are coming to Houston's East End barbecue scene, with Willow's Smokehouse & Tavern leading the way. My latest for the @houstonchronicle.com #houbbq tinyurl.com/yk7vy2a5

Galveston’s beloved pitmaster Leon O’Neal looks to pass the torch At 84 years old, Leon O’Neal still rises early, fires up the smokers, and greets the customers who’ve made his Galveston barbecue joint a culinary landmark.

Galveston’s beloved pitmaster Leon O’Neal looks to pass the torch. Until then, you can still get your Leon's Cut and Downtown Links.

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Leon's Bar-B-Que

Leon's Bar-B-Que

Leon's Bar-B-Que

Before there was a 4th slice, there was a Leon's Cut. 85 year-old Leon O'Neal has been trying to retire for a few years now. Though still open, Leon's Bar-B-Que in Galveston is up for sale: building, equipment, recipes & BBQ training from Mr. Leon himself.

Midan's BBQ

Midan's BBQ

Ron Kennedy combines the Caribbean flavors of Trinidad with Texas barbecue at his modest but ambitious trailer in Baytown. Worth a visit for #HOUBBQ fans. My latest for the @houstonchron. https://tinyurl.com/3y92944d

The Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints: 2025 Edition Is there such a thing as too much good barbecue? If you’re trying to determine the fifty best barbecue joints in the state, the answer is yes.

Our 2025 list of the Top 50 barbecue joints in Texas is here! Thank you, @bbqsnob.bsky.social and team. 🙏🍖🙌🤠

Feast your eyes (and then feast)! 👀 www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/...

Between Adolescence, The White Lotus, and The Pitt, just some remarkable TV entertainment available right now.

Texas’s Barbecue Schism As the state becomes more urban, so does its barbecue. So why does a small-town family feud feel so important?

The New Yorker takes on the current state of TX BBQ, and @rachelmonroe.bsky.social gets it right. www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...

Yes

Why rural Texas barbecue pit rooms look a lot different from those in big cities In general, urban areas implement stricter interpretations of health and building codes, while rural jurisdictions tend to take a more lenient approach.

Not all Texas barbecue pit rooms are built the same. Who can build what, where? Depends on who you ask. One thing's for sure: Houston has the strictest pit room regulations in the state. My latest for the @houstonchron #HOUBBQ (gift link) bit.ly/40ICw8c

Beloved Central Texas barbecue joint Brotherton's gets a new lease on life Houston's Russel and Misty Roegels have partnered with John Brotherton's widow Brenda to keep his barbecue joint and dream alive.

Beloved Central Texas barbecue joint Brotherton's gets a new lease on life. My latest for the
@houstonchronicle.com (gift link) bit.ly/3PRrU0J

El Grandpa in Georgetown brings barbacoa de borrego to the masses Javier Vargas has crafted one of the most distinctive barbecue experiences in Texas with smoked lamb in the traditional style of Mexico’s Hidalgo region.

Specializing in barbacoa de borrego estilo Hidalgo — smoked lamb prepared in the traditional style of Mexico’s Hidalgo region — Javier Vargas has crafted one of the most distinctive barbecue experiences in Texas. My latest for the @houstonchronicle.com (gift link) bit.ly/4fIA9Xb

This Beaumont restaurant is serving up a taste of history with barbecue crab Judice's 1927 in Nederland is famous for barbecue crab, a dish steeped in Gulf Coast traditions and family legacy.

In Southeast Texas, the tale of barbecue crab reads like a family saga, peppered with secret spice mixes and coastal mythologies. Here's a quick history & where we are today. My latest for the @houstonchron. (gift link) bit.ly/4fruuoo

Mout’s brings the Bolivar Peninsula to Texas barbecue A new contender for must-visit dining has emerged in Winnie: Mout’s Barbeque, owned by Winnie locals Eric and Jessica Mouton.

Mout’s in Winnie brings the Bolivar Peninsula to Texas barbecue. My latest column for the
@houstonchron (gift link) bit.ly/41AR4HO

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How Texas barbecue continues to incorporate global flavors One of the most prominent new barbecue joints to open in Texas in the past few years is KG BBQ in Austin that incorporates Egyptian flavors.

How Texas barbecue continues to incorporate global flavors. KG BBQ in ATX is working on a brick-and-mortar, with a possible #HOUBBQ location on the radar. My latest column for the @houstonchron (gift link) bit.ly/3ZAIXZp

YouTube video by Bon Appétit Houston’s Hottest BBQ Spot is at a Gas Station | On The Line | Bon Appétit

Great video here from @bonappetit.bsky.social about Brisket & Rice. houbbq www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcfz...

Kolacny Bar-B-Q in Hallettsville is a Texas barbecue time capsule Kolacny Bar-B-Q is not just a place to eat; it’s a time capsule. The experience — like the barbecue — hasn’t changed in decades. And that’s why it’s special.

Kolacny Bar-B-Q in Hallettsville is a Texas barbecue time capsule. Don't forget to bring cash! My latest for the @houstonchron bit.ly/4f0Z5Jn

I remember the good ol' days of Mastodon.

Speed monitored by aircraft = drive as fast as you want

Brett's BBQ Shop

How barbecue came to dominate the Michelin Guide Texas Michelin’s embrace of Texas barbecue wasn’t pandering. It was an acknowledgment of the creativity, skill and community spirit of Texas pitmasters.

NEW COLUMN: @MichelinGuideNA's embrace of Texas barbecue wasn’t pandering to a regional audience. It was an acknowledgment of the creativity, skill & community spirit that Texas pitmasters have cultivated in one of America’s most iconic food traditions. @houstonchron. #HOUBBQ bit.ly/4hRC3XJ

La Cruda Brand BBQ builds on local connections in Crosby “La cruda” translates to “the hangover” in Spanish and many of the dishes here certainly qualify as filling and satisfying hangover food.

NEW COLUMN: How La Cruda Brand BBQ in Crosby transitioned from a food trailer to a brick-and-mortar in record time. Check out that brisket grilled cheese! Hangover food indeed! #HOUBBQ (gift link, I think) bit.ly/3UO0hsd

More to come!