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This is the era of unapologetic barbecue worship. Ranking the purveyors of smoked meats is something of a national sport; it sells zillions of magazines and generates tons of blog hits. Taking personal time off to wait in line for an hour at lunchtime is not unheard of — and I’ve seen tears shed when restaurants announce to a queue of hungry patrons that they’re out of ribs. We truly live in the golden age of barbecue, and if you’ve been slow to jump on the meaty wagon, then you need to … jump on the meaty wagon. Well, technically, it’s a bus: The Texas Monthly BBQ Road Trip will pick up passengers at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 at 300 West 7th St. in Oak Cliff; passengers will be treated to breakfast at Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q in Tyler, lunch at The Slow Bone in Dallas, and a late afternoon feast at Lockhart Smokehouse. In between the pit-stops, BBQ guru Daniel Vaughn will wax meaty about brisket, trade secrets, and other perks of being a full-time barbecue editor. Tickets are $150 at tmbbq.com and include beverages on the bus, plus meals and a beverage at each stop.
Sat., April 18, 8:30 a.m., 2015
