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The 2026 Troubadour Festival in Bryan, Texas, will feature top country artists like Robert Earl Keen and Flatland Cavalry, along with renowned barbecue vendors, across multiple venues from March 27-29, with various ticket options and a portion of proceeds supporting a charity for families with children undergoing brain cancer treatment.
Kansas City, Missouri, is ranked as the top BBQ city in the US based on factors like the number of BBQ joints and awards, surpassing cities like Los Angeles, Houston, and St. Louis, with Austin leading in top-rated BBQ restaurants.
A congressional report indicates that tariffs imposed since April have led to a significant increase in the cost of Fourth of July barbecue items, including beer, grill tools, and outdoor furniture, with prices rising by over 12% on average, impacting consumer expenses for holiday celebrations.
The article highlights the top 10 must-visit barbecue spots across the United States, showcasing a variety of regional styles from Texas brisket to Carolina whole hog, emphasizing the diversity and tradition of American barbecue craftsmanship.
The Michelin Guide has released its first-ever Texas edition, awarding 47 accolades to Austin restaurants, including seven one-star ratings. These establishments, recognized for their high-quality cooking, include a mix of barbecue spots and fine dining venues such as Barley Swine, Craft Omakase, and Olamaie. The guide highlights the diversity and culinary excellence found in Austin's dining scene.
The inaugural Michelin Guide for Texas has been released, awarding one star to 15 restaurants, including four barbecue spots, marking the first time American-style barbecue has received such recognition. The guide highlights Texas's unique flavors, such as Barbecue and Tex-Mex, alongside international cuisines. Notable mentions include Austin's InterStellar BBQ, La Barbecue, LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, and Spring's CorkScrew BBQ. The guide's expansion into Texas reflects the state's growing culinary reputation and follows similar expansions into other U.S. regions.
The inaugural Michelin Guide ceremony for Texas was held in Houston, recognizing restaurants in major cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. The event marked the first Michelin stars for Texas barbecue joints and highlighted the state's diverse culinary scene. Attendees shared candid thoughts on the significance of the awards, the challenges faced by the restaurant industry, and the absence of two or three-star ratings. The ceremony was noted for its size and impact compared to others, like the one in D.C.
The Michelin Guide has recognized several Fort Worth and Arlington restaurants, including Goldee’s Barbecue, Panther City BBQ, and Smoke’N Ash Tex-Ethiopian Smokehouse BBQ, as part of its inaugural Texas edition. While no Fort Worth restaurants received a Michelin star, Goldee’s earned a Bib Gourmand award for great value, and the others were recommended. The guide's entry into Texas aims to boost tourism and culinary diversity, with the state investing in a three-year agreement to promote its food scene. The recognition is expected to increase business and attract culinary talent to the region.
Memorial Day cookouts will cost Americans an average of 10 percent more this year due to inflation, with items like burgers, buns, and condiments seeing significant price increases. Despite the rising costs, millions are still expected to participate in holiday barbecues, with meat prices driving much of the overall hike.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to North Carolina focuses on economic partnerships and business investments, with meetings scheduled at Toyota and HondaJet facilities. The visit highlights the importance of Japanese companies in the state, with significant investments and job creation. The trip also includes cultural exchanges, such as a state lunch featuring North Carolina's culinary tradition and a visit to the North Carolina Museum of Science. The visit underscores the strong economic ties between Japan and North Carolina, as well as the state's hospitality and workforce.
Barbs-B-Q in Lockhart, Texas has been nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 Best New Restaurant award, making it the only Texas location among the nominees. The restaurant offers a variety of barbecue dishes and private classes, and the award presentation is set to be livestreamed on June 10. Two other Texas restaurants, Convenience West in Marfa and Mixtli in San Antonio, were also nominated for the foundation’s top honors.
Southern Living's 2024 South's Best Awards for barbecue joints in every state reveal a trend towards traditional, tried-and-true establishments, with many older winners this year. The survey, conducted among over 20,000 respondents, showcases iconic barbecue spots such as Big Bob Gibson's in Alabama, Wright's Barbecue in Arkansas, and Franklin Barbecue in Texas, among others, each celebrated for their unique regional styles and flavors.
Houston's barbecue scene is a melting pot of flavors and influences, with pitmasters incorporating diverse cultural elements into traditional Texas barbecue. From Blood Bros. BBQ's fusion of Texas barbecue with Asian flavors to Tejas Chocolate + BBQ's impressive brisket and chocolate offerings, these eight restaurants represent the best and most exciting of Houston's barbecue tradition. Other notable spots include The Pit Room, Gatlin's BBQ, Killen's BBQ, Feges BBQ, Truth BBQ, and Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q, each offering unique and innovative takes on classic barbecue dishes.
Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen in Austin has been named one of USA Today's best restaurants of 2024 for its unique blend of Central Texas barbecue and Jewish deli offerings. The restaurant, opened in December 2022 by owner Geoff Ellis, offers a menu featuring items like pastrami, corned beef, matzo ball soup, and brisket alongside traditional barbecue fare. Ellis, inspired by his Jewish heritage, aims to create a community hub and hopes to establish the restaurant as a generational institution.
John Brotherton, the owner of Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue in Pflugerville, Texas, passed away following a medical event earlier this month. His family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and announced that the business would continue under the leadership of colleagues who were made part owners by John. Tributes poured in for John, acknowledging his expertise in the barbecue industry and his generous and kind-hearted nature.