Gotta love Thursdays at Tejas Chocolate & BBQ . Why, you ask? Cuz it's PASTRAMI Thursday! And man that pastrami brisket is on point! With your pastrami brisket, they give you some of their house-made mustard as well - and oh is that tasty stuff! Today I also discovered they are doing some really tasty …
Month: April 2018
Pinkerton’s BBQ revisited – Houston
I believe that beef ribs are the pinnacle of slow smoked meat. They can be so luscious, so decadent, so flavorful, so moist, so delicious!! I had a hankering for one recently and happened to be nearby to Pinkerton's BBQ. So I was able to indulge just a bit -- and thoroughly enjoyed an amazing …
Tejas – Pork belly and pulled pork
As amazing as the brisket and pork ribs are at Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue, the pork belly and pulled pork are equally incredible. Look at the bark on that belly!! So delicious!! Ya gotta explore the whole menu to appreciate just how good Scott and his team are. They know how to do barbecue right.
The Pit Room – Houston
Houston has some tremendous barbecue joints. The latest one I have had the privilege to experience is The Pit Room near the Museum District. These guys are without question the real deal. Everything was outstanding. Surprisingly, the line was short. The service was great. Their brisket was immaculate. They have three kinds of sausage, including …

Cubby’s – Utah
Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches are pretty amazing stuff. And in Utah there is no better place to get one than Cubby's. Their signature sandwich is called "Mr. Beef", and it is amazing! Slow roasted beef, spicy giardiniera, a tasty sauce and a great Italian roll. Cubby's was started by the son of a family friend. …
Top 5 BBQ – DeSoto
I got to try some more top-quality barbecue - this time in the tiny town of DeSoto, a short distance south of Dallas off I-35E. Top 5 BBQ is some really good stuff. Their brand of barbecue was really tasty. The brisket had a really nice super dark bark and the fat was well-rendered, with great …
Cattleack BBQ – Dallas
I tried an unbelievably amazing barbecue joint in Dallas recently called Cattleack Barbecue. The location was not where you would expect a top-notch BBQ joint - it is housed in an industrial park not far from 635 and the Dallas North Tollway. It is only open Thursdays and Fridays from 10:30am - 2pm (or until …