I'm pretty sure heaven has Texas barbecue - and these photos I capture what imagine it looks like! I got to be the emcee for Sam Houston Area Council's Phoenix District dinner tonight. And my good friend, Larry Kunkel, had provided the incredible brisket that was being served. I just had to capture the beauty …
Month: January 2018
Roegels Barbecue – Houston
I finally made it to Roegels Barbecue. Holy cow was it worth the drive to the Galleria area! Roegel's is a fantastic central Texas barbecue joint. There is a good reason they are on Texas Monthly's Top 50 list in 2017. The brisket, pork ribs and jalapeño sausage are all outstanding. The bark on the …
Tejas – sausage and burnt ends
It's probably reasonably well-known that Tejas Chocolate is my favorite spot in Houston, partly because of how good it is, and partly because of how close I live to their location. That is all fortunate for me, since I get to sample all their different smoked meats over a variety of visits. Over time I …
Street Food – Mérida, Mexico
Why is it that street food always looks and smells (and typically tastes) so good?!? The amazing Yucatecan deliciousness in Mérida is no exception - churros, handmade tortillas, beans, fresh vegetables, papas fritas, fried plantain chips, panuchos, salbutes, tacos, etc. Such good stuff!!
Hard Eight BBQ – The Colony (Dallas area)
Hard Eight BBQ in the Dallas area is a top-notch chain. Generally I prefer to avoid chains, but Hard Eight is definitely an exception to that rule I'm willing to make. They started in Stephenville, and have grown to a number of locations around the Dallas metroplex. I was impressed with the everything I tried, which …
Pinkerton’s Barbecue – Houston
Pinkerton's Barbecue is truly amazing barbecue joint - honestly one of the best BBQ joints in all of Houston. Everything about the restaurant is pretty incredible. The brisket was moist and delicious. Their jalapeño cheese sausage is incredible. The ribs were good, but not fantastic. I was very impressed with the pulled pork. The south …
Smoked Food Addict 