Thousands of credentialed sports writers, photographers and television reporters thronged the House of Blues February 2nd, 2011 for the Super Bowl host committee's "Welcome to Texas" smoked meat bonanza--curated by Drew Thornley of Man Up Texas BBQ.
Read Hanna Raskin's observations on the night on City of Ate:
Super Bowl and Super Barbecue at the House of Blues
ALL PHOTOS BY PATRICK MICHELS