Four Houston Barbecue Restaurants Named Top New Spots By Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn is once again recognizing the Greater Houston area’s booming barbecue scene, naming four area newcomers to his just-released list of the 25 top new barbecue joints in the state. In the article, Vaughn explains, “We launched [the top 25 new barbecue joints list] in 2015 because the level of […]
Essential Dishes: Where to Eat the Best Brisket in Houston
The Essential Dishes of Houston Series so far: Essential Dishes: Best Steaks in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Burgers in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Poke in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Fried Chicken in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Ramen in Houston Essential Dishes: Best Chicken Fried Steak in Houston The origin of smoked brisket in Texan cuisine […]
First Bite: Blood Bros. BBQ Serves Multicultural Innovation Alongside Texas Barbecue
The highly-anticipated brick and mortar location of Blood Bros. BBQ is now open in the Bellaire Triangle shopping center. Brothers Terry and Robin Wong and pit master Quy Hoang built a fan base over the past few years at pop-ups and events like the Houston Barbecue Festival before finally being able to open a storefront. In addition […]
Houston and Austin Are Throwing Down (Again) for Barbecue Bragging Rights
Which city in the Lone Star state boasts the best barbecue? Is it Austin, long known for the standard-setting smoky meats of Central Texas? Perhaps it is actually Houston, home to a batch of lauded newcomers who have breathed new life into Texas barbecue with bold, international influences. Last year’s HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown gave pitmasters […]
JINYA Jumps Into the Brisket Ramen Game in Houston
Earlier this year, Ramen Tatsu Ya introduced Houstonians to a brisket-infused bowl of ramen.The Austin-based noodle house teamed up with Brenham’s Truth Barbecue to roll out two seasonal dishes, each featuring pitmaster Leonard Botello IV’s brisket. Each time was a one-day only event which drew lines and, of course, sold out relatively quickly. Now, chef Tomonori Takahashi of JINYA Ramen Bar has […]