Hot Day, Hot Scene

Southern Smoke Raises Over $500,000

From Franklin Barbecue brisket to beef shank congee, these were the best bites of the fest.

10/08/2019 By Carlos Brandon

Plume Town

How to Eat Right at Southern Smoke Fest

Or, how to get Franklin Barbecue but also everything else.

10/03/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Mark Your Calendars

Here's Your Fall Foodie Events Guide

A rundown of some of the biggest events on the Houston food calendar this autumn.

09/02/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Invasion From the West

Food News: Popular Austin BBQ Spot Coming to Houston for a Pop-Up

Plus, a local family takes home a big prize in H-E-B's annual product contest.

08/12/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Fire It Up

Local Chefs to Shine at 2019 Southern Smoke Festival

Don't worry, Aaron Franklin is coming, too.

07/18/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Ribs, Hops, and Sharp Objects

Food News: Barbecue, Beer, Axe Throwing Is Coming to Sawyer Yards

Plus, the Southern Smoke Foundation raises more than $100,000 during its spring festival.

05/14/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Party Up

Food News: The Houston BBQ Festival, Southern Smoke Spring & More This Week

Plus, Noon Mediterranean is now Daphne's Mediterranean, with a revamped menu.

04/08/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

In The 'Cue

Tickets Available Today for Southern Smoke Spring

Here's your chance to eat a dinner prepared by Chris Shepherd and Aaron Franklin.

03/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Giving Back Even More

Southern Smoke Announces Spring Festival

Get ready for more Franklin BBQ, plus huge Houston steak nights.

01/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

APB

Someone Stole Chris Shepherd's Smoker

The acclaimed chef says the trailer was taken around 7 a.m. Monday.

01/07/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Meat and Greet

Southern Smoke Raises $425K, Delivers Tasty Grub

On Sunday, Chris Shepherd turned his area of Montrose into the coolest food court on the planet.

10/02/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Ba-De-Ya

Shepherd: September Opening For Georgia James; Lessons From Romance Languages

The restaurateur and chef talks about all the balls in the air as he closes another One Fifth concept.

07/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Queue Forms Here

Momofuku Stars Among Headliners at 2018 Southern Smoke

Find out who's coming to Chris Shepherd's annual barbecue festival.

07/09/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Fit To Print

Hello, June: Houston Food News This Week

Saying goodbye to an icon and a hello to La Vista 101.

06/01/2018 By Cory Garcia