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May 25, 2012
How Dallas Chefs Grill: The Tools, the Meat and the Techniques
We tracked down a few Dallas chefs to get a little insight on how a Memorial Day cookout in their backyard might look, taste and smell. From grills and smokers to favorite cuts of meat, plus some tips for the novice, let their words serve as inspiration as grilling season officially begins this week ... More >>
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November 1, 2011
The Texas Monthly BBQ Festival Was Pretty Cool, I Guess
Why is this sign not made of barbecue?The city of Austin's clothing smelled like delicious, delicious barbecue all the live long day on Sunday. The 2nd Annual Texas Monthly BBQ Festival was stinking up that town something awesome. And if you weren't there to sample brisket, ribs and sausage from ... More >>
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September 1, 2011
Holiday Blues
Why is this sign not made of barbecue?The city of Austin's clothing smelled like delicious, delicious barbecue all the live long day on Sunday. The 2nd Annual Texas Monthly BBQ Festival was stinking up that town something awesome. And if you weren't there to sample brisket, ribs and sausage from ... More >>
Dining
April 28, 2011
Lockhart Smokehouse the Best BBQ in Big D?
Why is this sign not made of barbecue?The city of Austin's clothing smelled like delicious, delicious barbecue all the live long day on Sunday. The 2nd Annual Texas Monthly BBQ Festival was stinking up that town something awesome. And if you weren't there to sample brisket, ribs and sausage from ... More >>
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February 24, 2011
Central Texas Pitmasters Aren't Going to SeaWorld
You know, some low and slow cooking over oak...oh, never mind. SeaWorld in Orlando this week announced it had invited local smokehouses to participate in its annual "Bands, Brew & BBQ" festival, an innovation that would make even more sense at the theme park's South Texas location. But a spo ... More >>
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January 31, 2011
Ten Texas Pitmasters Welcome Media to Texas
Debates regarding the quality of smoked meat in Dallas will be temporarily settled tomorrow when 10 of the state's leading pit masters descend upon the House of Blues to cater the Super Bowl party for credentialed media. Participating barbecue joints include Snow's, Franklin BBQ, Black's BBB ... More >>
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December 2, 2010
Heard Through the Grapevine: Who Deserves Credit for Great Dining Finds?
Who cares how you know? Just tell us where the good stuff is.Is restaurant scouting an open source activity? That's essentially the question underlying local barbecue blogger Daniel Vaughn's frustration with Dallas Morning News critic Leslie Brenner's new list of the top barbecue joints, an ... More >>
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October 29, 2010
Dallas Isn't a Barbecue Town (Ready, Aim, Fire...)
City of Ate readers earlier this week didn't take kindly to my saying that "barbecue isn't very good in Dallas," suggesting my assertion must mean I'm an agoraphobic Californian. Wrong on both counts, but their ire brings up an interesting question: What constitutes a barbecue town? Do a few ... More >>
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September 16, 2010
Hops to the Stove
City of Ate readers earlier this week didn't take kindly to my saying that "barbecue isn't very good in Dallas," suggesting my assertion must mean I'm an agoraphobic Californian. Wrong on both counts, but their ire brings up an interesting question: What constitutes a barbecue town? Do a few ... More >>
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August 10, 2010
Oak Cliff to Serve Up "Ethical Meat"
At Barbecue Competition
Do happy cows make for better barbecue?An upcoming barbecue contest in Oak Cliff may be among the first nationwide to demand its entrants use sustainable, grass-fed meat. Teams participating in the September 11-12 competition will receive beef brisket, pork ribs, whole chicken or homemade sa ... More >>
Dining
February 25, 2010
Dr. Bell's BBQ
Do happy cows make for better barbecue?An upcoming barbecue contest in Oak Cliff may be among the first nationwide to demand its entrants use sustainable, grass-fed meat. Teams participating in the September 11-12 competition will receive beef brisket, pork ribs, whole chicken or homemade sa ... More >>
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February 23, 2010
Sammy's Bar-B-Q Would be Better Off Putting Some of that Smoke Flavor Into the Meat
Patrick MichelsSammy's pulled pork sandwich with potato casserole on the side.Sammy's Bar-B-Q2126 Leonard St.214-880-9064Dude Factor: 4 (figure skating) on a scale of 1 (opening ceremony background dancing) to 10 (biathlon)A buddy's birthday lunch provided the occasion for a small invasion of a b ... More >>
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February 10, 2010
Dude Food: Dr. Bell's BBQ
Patrick MichelsIt came with three sliders, but priorities dictated eating one of these chip-filled mini-burgers pre-photo.Dr. Bell's BBQ1404 Main St214-741-4552Dude Factor: 9, or Dr. House, on a scale of 1 (Dr. Phil) to 10 (Hawkeye)If you're looking for a meal of substance in the middle of the wo ... More >>
Dining
February 4, 2010
Hall's Chicken Shack is a Trip to the Moon on Barbecue Wings
Patrick MichelsIt came with three sliders, but priorities dictated eating one of these chip-filled mini-burgers pre-photo.Dr. Bell's BBQ1404 Main St214-741-4552Dude Factor: 9, or Dr. House, on a scale of 1 (Dr. Phil) to 10 (Hawkeye)If you're looking for a meal of substance in the middle of the wo ... More >>
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January 26, 2010
Dude Food: Big Al's Smokehouse BBQ
Jesse HugheyBig Al's Smokehouse BBQ3317 Inwood Rd. 214-350-2649Dude Factor: 6, or Tony Romo, on a scale of 1 (Brad Johnson) to 10 (Roger Staubach)Texas being one of the reddest of red states, medical marijuana isn't going to happen any time soon without intervention by the federal government. But ... More >>
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August 5, 2009
On The Range: Carne Asada
pdphoto.orgOn The Range is a weekly exploration of the history and lore of Texas menu items.If you think cookout in Texan terms, you are usually thinking of brisket...well, steak and burgers, too--but that's everywhere. If you think of grilling in Mexican terms, though, it's carne asada all the ... More >>
Dining
July 30, 2009
Cobb Switch Barbecue Knows What’s Important: Meat, Meat, Meat
pdphoto.orgOn The Range is a weekly exploration of the history and lore of Texas menu items.If you think cookout in Texan terms, you are usually thinking of brisket...well, steak and burgers, too--but that's everywhere. If you think of grilling in Mexican terms, though, it's carne asada all the ... More >>
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June 2, 2009
Baker's Pitmaster To Cook At Big Apple Barbecue Block Party
Joe Duncan of Baker's Ribs (aka "that place next to Angry Dog that smells good but always looks closed") will participate in the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party June 13-14 in Madison Square Park, New York City. Baker's Ribs is, of course, a Dallas Observer favorite, earning the Best of Dallas bar ... More >>
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March 31, 2009
Dude Food: Baby Back Shak
Merritt MartinBaby Back Shak1800 South Akard214-428-7427Dude Factor: 9, or "Bobby Patterson" on a scale of 1 (Cowboy Troy) to 10 (Freddie King)Remember those Chili's commercials with the "I want my baby back, baby back" song? Of course you do. They're burned into the memory of anyone who's ever been ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2009
10 Questions: Mike Davis
Davis is kinda like Richard Petty or the New York Yankees, at least in the world of competitive barbecue.Since he began working the pit in 1994, this Marietta, Oklahoma, native has claimed 66 grand champion titles, including last year's World BBQ Cook Off in Munich. He's even featured on the cover o ... More >>
Blogs
February 19, 2009
10 Questions: Steven Harvey
For years, Dwight Harvey catered in his spare time...although the ever-increasing popularity of his barbecue didn't leave him much room for rest.Along the way, he taught the trade to son Steven. Eight months ago, after Dwight retired from his day job, the pair opened Off the Bone Barbeque--which has ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2009
Food For Thought 2.9.09
Luisita Lopez Torregrosa"Not so long ago, Dallas was a culinary wasteland, save for its famous barbecue. But in recent years, celebrity chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa, Tom Colicchio and Charlie Palmer have planted their flags in Dallas, joining a fresh crop of hometown talent." (Luisita Lopez Torr ... More >>
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December 9, 2008
Dude Food: Cousin's Barbeque
Cousin's Barbeque Various locations I don't think a Texas barbecue place does itself any favors by boasting that it's a favorite of an Ivy League, blue-blood Yankee, but Cousin's Web site brags about serving George H.W. Bush. Had I known that before trying the food, I'd have been a tad skeptical. ... More >>
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September 11, 2008
Poster Of The Week: Method Entertainment BBQ
Cousin's Barbeque Various locations I don't think a Texas barbecue place does itself any favors by boasting that it's a favorite of an Ivy League, blue-blood Yankee, but Cousin's Web site brags about serving George H.W. Bush. Had I known that before trying the food, I'd have been a tad skeptical. ... More >>
Blogs
August 13, 2008
Dickey's Not Dicking Around
Cousin's Barbeque Various locations I don't think a Texas barbecue place does itself any favors by boasting that it's a favorite of an Ivy League, blue-blood Yankee, but Cousin's Web site brags about serving George H.W. Bush. Had I known that before trying the food, I'd have been a tad skeptical. ... More >>
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April 17, 2008
The Real Deal
Cousin's Barbeque Various locations I don't think a Texas barbecue place does itself any favors by boasting that it's a favorite of an Ivy League, blue-blood Yankee, but Cousin's Web site brags about serving George H.W. Bush. Had I known that before trying the food, I'd have been a tad skeptical. ... More >>
Dining
October 25, 2007
Two Words: Jalapeño Sausage
Cousin's Barbeque Various locations I don't think a Texas barbecue place does itself any favors by boasting that it's a favorite of an Ivy League, blue-blood Yankee, but Cousin's Web site brags about serving George H.W. Bush. Had I known that before trying the food, I'd have been a tad skeptical. ... More >>
Blogs
October 18, 2007
Dickey's Wants the World to Eat Its Meat
Cousin's Barbeque Various locations I don't think a Texas barbecue place does itself any favors by boasting that it's a favorite of an Ivy League, blue-blood Yankee, but Cousin's Web site brags about serving George H.W. Bush. Had I known that before trying the food, I'd have been a tad skeptical. ... More >>
Dining
August 9, 2007
Cheap Bastard
Got $6? Mr. BBQ's got lunch.
Blogs
July 11, 2007
"Get Your Booty to Bar-B-Cutie"?
Got $6? Mr. BBQ's got lunch.
Music
June 28, 2007
Patriot Acts
Proof that George Bush doesn't have a monopoly on luvin' the U.S. of A.
Blogs
June 21, 2007
Tre Wilcox: From Top to Bottom
Proof that George Bush doesn't have a monopoly on luvin' the U.S. of A.
Dining
May 24, 2007
Clubbing Crocs
The latest in reanimated after-dark hotspots
Blogs
May 16, 2007
Phemme Phatalie?
The latest in reanimated after-dark hotspots
Blogs
August 29, 2006
Meet My Meat, Then Smoke It
The latest in reanimated after-dark hotspots
Blogs
May 12, 2006
Grills to Good Use
The latest in reanimated after-dark hotspots
Music
January 19, 2006
Peace in Rest?
Ghoultown's Lyle Steadham needed a brush with death to regain his goth country edge
Calendar
October 6, 2005
Fired Up
A woman's place is at the grill
Calendar
June 30, 2005
Rock the Walls
A woman's place is at the grill
News
February 24, 2005
BBQ Sauce for the Soul
When he's not catering for the president, barbecue maven Eddie Deen caters to the spirits of the indigent
Best of Dallas
October 14, 2004
Best Place to Smell Like Your Lunch
Baker's Ribs
Best of Dallas
October 14, 2004
Best Barbecue Restaurant
Peggy Sue BBQ
Best of Dallas
September 25, 2003
Best Barbecue
Peggy Sue's BBQ
Best of Dallas
September 26, 2002
Best Barbecue
Peggy Sue's BBQ
Best of Dallas
September 20, 2001
Best Market & Sausage Factory
Rudolph's Market & Sausage Factory
Music
January 8, 1998
The year's top albums by Texas artists
Rudolph's Market & Sausage Factory
Dining
September 18, 1997
Attacking Macs with chopsticks
Yoshi's brings Japanese sensibilities to an American dining habit
Dining
June 19, 1997
Good to the bone
The ribs at Magnolia restore your faith in barbecue
Dining
March 21, 1996
Blues exchange
Texas Blues Cafe brings more than brisket to the 'burbs
Dining
January 26, 1995
Supreme Being of barbecue
Zeus' Smokehouse offers up food for the gods
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