As usual, the 2018 Houston Barbecue Festival seemed to be a roaring success with many attendees. The mild, sunny day with temperatures in the low 70s couldn’t have been better. An increase in barbecue purveyors this year meant shorter lines at most booths. There were a few exceptions. Huge lines persisted at the Truth Barbeque […]
Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation. For the organizers of the Houston Barbecue Festival, it also means it’s time to roll out the pits and celebrate everything about barbecue. The festival highlights the cooks and pitmasters who contribute to the rich tapestry that embodies the Houston barbecue scene. Attendees of this year’s Houston […]
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 […]
Since we reported last August on Jim Buchanan’s plans to open his Buck’s Barbeque venture in The Heights, he’s had to remain flexible and make a few adjustments. His opening at the Lucky’s Pub location was scheduled to begin the weekend Hurricane Harvey made landfall, and the Houston Avenue bar and restaurant suffered significant flood […]
Just in time to mark 50 years in the smoked meat business, Pappas Restaurants is stepping up its familiar barbecue offerings found all over the Greater Houston area. The longtime, family-owned restaurant group launched its new “high-end” concept, Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse, on November 1. It’s located in a former Bone Daddy’s and anchored by two established […]
