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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
