Tag: brisket

JINYA Jumps Into the Brisket Ramen Game in Houston

POSTED: November 1, 2018 AT 7:18 am   /   Barbecue, Food Finds, Ramen

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 […]

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Willow’s Texas BBQ Is A Worthy Addition To The Growing Heights Barbecue Scene – Updated

POSTED: February 13, 2018 AT 9:14 am   /   Barbecue, Featured, Food Finds

Update: Since this article was posted, Willow’s Texas BBQ has relocated their operation just down the street to Shady Acres Saloon at 1115 West 19th Street in The Heights. *************** Willow’s Texas BBQ is anything but a newcomer to Houston-area barbecue. Pitmaster and proprietor Willow Villareal developed a loyal following after a long stint doing Sunday […]

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BrisketU Classes Can Help You Become a Better Barbecuer

POSTED: May 31, 2017 AT 4:57 pm   /   Barbecue, Holidays, News

A couple of summers ago, Mike Albrecht and Jon Kane wondered why there were no formal classes around to help people improve their backyard brisket skills. Barbecue popularity was skyrocketing, with long lines at popular restaurants becoming common, competitions popping up everywhere and an increasing focus on barbecue in the media. Soon thereafter, BrisketU was born. […]

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Incredible Feasts On Buns: The Houston Area’s Best Stacked Barbecue Sandwiches

POSTED: April 24, 2017 AT 9:31 am   /   Barbecue, Featured, Food Finds, Houston's Best

Texans like things big—big trucks, big business, big hair, and big food. There’s some evidence of our fondness for bigness in the roots of Texas barbecue, too. Large community barbecue gatherings first started around the state in the early 1800s. Long pits were dug in the ground, and a large wood fire was built in […]

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The Best Houston Barbecue of 2016

POSTED: December 23, 2016 AT 4:59 pm   /   Barbecue, Food Finds

While 2016 will go down for some as a year they would rather forget, it has been another banner year for Houston barbecue joints. New proprietors have entered the game, popular places are still drawing crowds, and increased exposure is boosting traffic at many old favorites. The booming barbecue business in the Greater Houston area […]

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