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If you have heard about Jirby BBQ on YouTube then you’re in the know, but most people don’t realize what a diamond in the rough this channel really is. Created by Jonny White, co-owner of Goldee’s Barbecue in Fort Worth, Texas, during the early days of the pandemic, this channel has grown to be one…

I have always loved bandanas, but I didn’t become borderline obsessed with them until my friend, a tremendously talented writer and photographer named Kelly Yandell, gave me a glimpse of a portion of her vintage bandana collection a little while back. I was blown away. It was then that I realized, through hours of fun…

It’s so wonderful to see barbecue festivals popping up with dates nationwide in 2021, but I had no idea that something so killer was brewing in Missouri. Purchase tickets HERE One of THE nicest guys in the barbecue world, Tyler Harp, is putting on the Harp Barbecue Festival featuring Harp Barbecue and an immensely talented…

I know I often say that an interview is one of my favorites, but this one with Don and Theo Nguyen from Khoi Barbecue in Houston truly was. Not only did I learn a lot about both Don and Theo’s background, but we get a chance to see them acting like brothers. I have interviewed…

It’s no secret that Flores Tortillas are a favorite of mine. I am probably just a sucker for smoked beef tallow, but once you have one of these tortillas, even just heated up and slathered with butter, you will be a believer too. Also, as I do my interviews during this weird time I am…

if you know someone who might need a job please forward them this list. If they live outside of Texas (and are not planning on moving to Texas) here’s a separate nationwide list of BBQ joints looking for staff. Alice’s Restaurant at Treaty Oak – Dripping Springs, TX They hiring for ALL kitchen positions ASAP!…

It is safe to say that the world of barbecue (and food in general) has been shaped by the photographer’s lens. More and more it is an outstanding photo of a well-crafted platter of barbecue or glistening slice of brisket held in a gloved hand or a soot covered cook standing next to their massive…

Using an online randomizer a winner has been chosen for the awesome chefs knife giveaway from Texas Sage Forge. Here is the winner: Congrats to @pigseyebbq! You are going to be the proud owner of a narrow chefs knife forged from plow disc blade steel and has a natural Bois D’Arc (Osage Orange) handle. Please…

Barbecue joints are hiring all over this country for almost every position. Below is a list of BBQ spots with openings and how to apply. I will continue to update this twice a week at the very least. I have a separate list HERE for Texas BBQ joints because it was too numerous to put…

I’ve got a confession. I really like pop tarts. Yes, I’m a fan of these toaster pastries brought to market in 1964. I don’t eat them as much as I did back in the day, but I do know that if I saw them on the menu of one of the best barbecue spots in…