‘Cue The Music!

J-Bar-M Barbecue Now Has Extended Weekend Hours, Live Music

Pitmaster Willow Villarreal’s restaurant is already making noise on the hospitality scene.

12/09/2021 By Craig Hayes

On the pit

Local BBQ Spot Makes New York Times Top 50 Restaurants List

Blood Bros. BBQ has a new accolade on their resume.

10/19/2021 By Shelby Stewart

DOGust

Play with Dogs at Woodshed Smokehouse This August

Every Sunday, Lola’s Lucky Day will bring rescue pups to the Levy Park bbq joint.

07/29/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Very Houston News

Lake Conroe Gator Says “See You Later”

Plus, we’re picking a fight with Chicago and one Astros fan picks a fight with Oakland.

07/09/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Cow About That

Food News: Having Trouble Choosing Your BBQ Meal? There's an App for That

Plus, more details about a hot new restaurant coming to the East End.

06/22/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

First Look

Feges BBQ's Spring Branch Spot Is Opening This Weekend

This isn't just a smokehouse or a lunch spot. This is a restaurant.

06/17/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Oh Baby

The Summer of Sandwich Is on at Brett's BBQ Shop

Someone tempted our dining editor by making his native city's official sandwich.

06/09/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Taking a Ride

A BBQ Food Truck Finds New Life in Fredericksburg

Eaker Barbecue has moved just a little to the west.

05/20/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Very Houston News

Let’s Talk about Tigers and 50 Cent Memes

Plus, we’re looking at some questionable 'best of' lists.

05/14/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Very Houston News

100K Astroworld Tickets Sold Out in an Hour This Week

Houstonians were almost too excited over music fest tickets. Plus, Beyoncé met Selena at the mall.

05/07/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

LOW AND SLOW

A Quick Guide to Temperatures While Smoking Meats

A cheat sheet on how hot your brisket, chicken, veggies and more should be.

04/15/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

low and slow

Which Smoker Should You Buy for Your Backyard?

Three local experts give us the lowdown on the industry's best smokers.

04/14/2021 By Timothy Malcolm Illustrations by Christopher Vela

low and slow

A Beginner's Timeline to Smoking Brisket

A general guide for smoking a brisket in your backyard

04/13/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home (or Outside)

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Barbecue Down by the Bay

You have to drive a bit, but the meats are plenty worth it.

04/07/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Beef and Cheddar to Beat the Stressors

Let's go west to Asia Town and beyond for some primo eats.

02/24/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

'Complete Shock'

Food News: Fire Destroys Katy Stalwart Midway BBQ

Plus, Kids Meals could use your help right now.

02/22/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Pizza, Pork Belly Burnt Ends

We're hitting all the essential food groups this time around.

02/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

There's The Beef

Food News: Killen's Barbecue Is Now Open in The Woodlands

Plus, Lucille's is rightly honored for some tireless work over the last year.

01/20/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: White-Hot Pizza, Major Meatloaf

Yeah, you're going to need to try this pop-up's pies.

01/20/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Pho, Meaty Sandwiches, Fine Focaccia

Also, we sit outside and eat some barbecue in Tomball.

01/06/2021 By Timothy Malcolm