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    Barbecue Coup

    The best barbecue in the country is in Texas, of course

    Jennifer Chininis
    May 21, 2014 | 12:57 pm

    There have been many great debates about the best barbecue joints in the country. And, if you believe Texas Monthly, they are all in Texas.

     

     Travel + Leisure readers tend to agree that the majority of America’s great barbecue is served in the Lone Star State. On a recent roundup of America’s Best Cities for Barbecue, Texas took four of the top 10 spots: Austin (No. 4), Houston (No. 5), San Antonio (No. 6) and Dallas-Fort Worth (No. 8).

     

    The info was gleaned from the publication’s American’s Favorite Cities survey, in which readers ranked 35 metro areas for qualities such as people, nightlife, culture and, of course, dining. So bear in mind that this list of the “best in America” doesn’t even take into account cities like Lexington, Kentucky, or St. Louis, Missouri, which were not among those 35.

     

    With that out of the way, let us bask in this barbecue glory.

     

    In our neck of the woods, T+L just had to mention stalwarts Sonny Bryan’s and Angelo’s in Fort Worth, as well as current media darling Pecan Lodge (there was even a plug for its new Deep Ellum digs) and Lockhart Smokehouse, the “North Texas branch of Lockhart’s legendary Kreuz Market, where you eat your brisket, sausage and beef ribs right off the butcher paper (and sans sauce).”

     

    About Austin, T+L writes, “Iron Works and the Salt Lick are traditional favorites, but these days the lines are longest at Franklin Barbecue in East Austin, which serves meat-market-style brisket, turkey, sausage and more on pink butcher paper, with white bread and three sauces (including an espresso-based version) on the side.” Nearby Lockhart — also a city not in the original T+L survey — gets a shout out as “barbecue-lover’s day trip” where Smitty’s Market and Black’s await.

     

    As for “big-business city” Houston, T+L mentions “mom-and-pop-style Gatlin’s BBQ, in Houston Heights, and Goode Company, known for its smoked duck, jalapeño cheese bread and rich Brazos Bottom pecan pie.” And apparently Beaver’s is the place to go “to keep your blood-brisket level high.”

     

    No. 6-ranked San Antonio gets props for its “cutting-edge style” at new establishments like Granary ’Cue & Brew in the Pearl Brewery, where brisket and house-made sausage are served alongside dishes such as grilled quail, root-beer sautéed scallops and Texas toast glazed with a mixture of brisket drippings, butter and sea salt. But the River City also pleases traditionalists with Texas Pride Barbecue, which “keeps it classic.”

     

    Here is the full list (and remember the bit about the cities in the original survey, because somewhere around No. 10, it starts to get silly):

     
       
    1. Nashville, Tennessee
    2.  
    3. Memphis, Tennessee
    4.  
    5. Kansas City, Missouri
    6.  
    7. Austin, Texas
    8.  
    9. Houston, Texas
    10.  
    11. San Antonio, Texas
    12.  
    13. Charleston, South Carolina
    14.  
    15. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
    16.  
    17. Savannah, Georgia
    18.  
    19. New Orleans, Louisiana
    20.  
    21. Atlanta, Georgia
    22.  
    23. Honolulu, Hawaii
    24.  
    25. Chicago, Illinois
    26.  
    27. Denver, Colorado
    28.  
    29. Orlando, Florida
    30.  
    31. Portland, Oregon
    32.  
    33. San Diego, California
    34.  
    35. Portland, Maine
    36.  
    37. Providence, Rhode Island
    38.  
    39. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    40.  

    Franklin's Barbecue in Austin.

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    Time To Eat

    BBQ feast leads 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

    Celestina Blok
    Jul 14, 2025 | 3:23 pm
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    Farm to Flame barbecue dinner at Omni Dallas Hotel

    A Texas-sized barbecue cookout will take place in the middle of downtown Dallas this week. Also on the list: learn about the origins of caviar with a master class and tasting, celebrate Bastille Day with week-long menu specials, and partake in authentic Cambodian and Southeastern Asian cuisine at a two-day street food festival.

    Tuesday, July 15

    Caviar Tasting Master Class at Nuri Steakhouse
    This guided tasting of four caviar varieties will be paired with chilled pours of champagne, rosé, and premium caviar vodka. Learn the origins, textures, and flavor profiles of each caviar along with how to properly taste the delicacy. Class is $175 plus gratuity, and begins at 5:30 pm.

    Bastille Week at Restaurant Beatrice
    Contemporary Cajun cuisine destination in Oak Cliff will mark Bastille Day with a week-long celebration. A special French-inspired menu will be available Tuesday-Sunday featuring starters like bouillabaisse and house gougeres, entrees including pork normande and braised oxtails, along with nicoise salad and sides like red bean cassoulet. Save room for chocolate eclairs and seasonal fruit Napolean. Reservations start at 5 pm daily.

    Friday, July 18 

    Spanish Wine Dinner at Café Momentum
    Chef Aaron Collins will take guests on a tour of Spanish flavors paired with bold Spanish reds and crisp whites. Standout menu items include spiced lamb chops and Basque-style cheesecake with macerated fruit. The five-course dinner is $109 plus tax, gratuity, and service charge, and begins at 6 pm.

    Saturday, July 19

    Annual Street Food Festival at The Cambodian Buddhist Temple of Dallas
    Two-day street food fundraiser will feature authentic dishes of Cambodia and Southeast Asia from multiple vendors, include the Buddhist Temple of Dallas. Admission is free and hours are Saturday 10 am–10 pm and Sunday 10 am–3 pm.

    Farm to Flame at Omni Dallas Hotel
    This open-fire dining event in the middle of downtown Dallas will feature a multi-course barbecue feast highlighting Texas ingredients. The $125 ticket plus gratuity includes two cocktails, live acoustic music, and a custom spice rub to take home. The event begins at 6 pm.

    Monday, July 21

    Rombauer Tasting Happy Hour at Crown Block
    Sky-high fine dining destination atop Reunion Tower will host a happy hour featuring Rombauer wines. Varietals will include chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, and pinot noir, each paired with small plates including tempura rock shrimp, charcuterie, and Wagyu croquettes. The tasting is $40 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 5 pm.

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