In the competitive world of Texas barbecue, standing out requires more than just good meat; it demands excellence in every facet of the dining experience. Slow Bone Dallas, located in the heart of the Design District, achieves just that. Here’s what sets it apart from the rest.
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Over the past 25 years, Kent Rathbun has left an indelible mark on the Dallas food scene, first with award-winning restaurants like Abacus and Jasper’s, and most recently with his mobile barbecue operation. Rathbun’s Curbside BBQ launched during the pandemic, offering drive-up smoked meats to diners hungry for great food during strange times. After a stint parked along the Katy Trail, Rathbun has moved the operation to Klyde Warren Park, where he’s now serving food Thursdays through Sundays beginning at 8 a.m.
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On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, Southern Smoke Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency relief funds nationwide and access to mental health services for food and beverage workers (F+B), brings out the big stars for its annual park party fundraiser: Southern Smoke Festival, presented by Alaska Seafood. More than 70 incredible culinary stars from across the country will join the best wine, spirit, and beer producers and outstanding live music at Discovery Green in the heart of Downtown Houston.
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We often receive notes from readers dropping praises of their favorite BBQ haunts across the city where BBQ generally sleeps once the days brisket has been sold out at 1pm. However, for today, we bring you a spot that doesn’t sleep easily when there’s ribs to be smoked. Continue reading
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Big Al’s Smokehouse BBQ, a fixture of BBQ in the heart of Dallas, proudly announces its 50th-anniversary celebration. Big Al’s has been smoking meats exclusively with Hickory wood on Inwood Road, since its inception in 1974. The yearlong festivities commence with a 50th Anniversary Happy Hour Celebration on April 26, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 3317 Inwood Road.
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It’s a toss-up whether the football game or the food are the star of the show at Big Game parties across Dallas, but hosts across the city will be ready with Crossbuck BBQ’s Big Game Pre-Order Menu available to order now.
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Barbecue varies by region, with the four main styles named after their place of origin: Memphis, Tenn.; North Carolina; Kansas City; and Texas. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork-shoulder doused in sweet tomato-based sauce (eaten on its own or as a sandwich). North Carolina smokes the whole hog in a vinegar-based sauce. Kansas City natives prefers ribs cooked in a dry rub, and Texans… well, Texans dig beef. Continue reading
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