Destination Austin: Franklin Barbecue

Brisket, sausage, potato salad, slaw, and a Big RedOn a dreary Wednesday morning I was sitting on metal patio furniture, hoping that the clouds above my head didn't bring rain. I was entering the second hour of my barbecue trials. Despite arriving at 9:30 in the morning, I wasn't first in line for a...

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The Lockhart, Texas Barbecue Showdown

Served a beef rib and brisket at Black's BarbecueAs I mentioned before, Austin is not what I, as a California native and now a New York elitist, expected of the Texas experience. There were no big hats, pick-ups, rodeos or Southern drawls. Having lived in Austin for almost two years, my buddy with whom...

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LA BBQ Fest Debriefing

Looks rather grim and not that impressive, huh? I think that's the general sense I got from the long-awaited barbecue festival. Strangely enough, the weather seemed to match the mood of most of the participants. All around me people seemed stuffed, but not particularly satisfied. See why after the jump...Don't...

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Los Angeles Barbeque Festival

Updated summaryThis weekend is the Los Angeles BBQ Festival. I was originally just going to blog about my experience there afterwards, but I realized it would probably be a good idea to let my readers know too. Click for details...Saturday and Sunday (9/13-14) at the Santa Monica Beach adjacent to the pier.Noon-6pmAdmission is $10 or $50 for VIP. As far as I know, VIP gets you cutsies in lines.Use...

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