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by Steven Doyle | May 29, 2026 · 3:25 pm

Off the Bone Came Before All of Them

Dwight Harvey spent 38 years in finance at PepsiCo. When he retired, he started barbecuing in his backyard. Rose, his wife, thought it was a fine hobby. Then it became something else.

In 2008 Dwight and Rose opened Off the Bone Barbeque in The Cedars, in an old service station at what is now 1734 Botham Jean Boulevard. Their son Steven came in alongside Dwight to run it. They had about 800 square feet for everything — kitchen, counter, the works. They used the old service bays as a patio. They came in and redid the whole thing themselves. It was a challenge, Dwight will tell you. It turned out pretty good.

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Off the Bone for Superb BBQ in Dallas

When it comes to barbecue, Dallas has no shortage of options, but there’s one place that stands out for its unique approach and unwavering commitment to quality—Off The Bone BBQ. Tucked away in the Cedars neighborhood, this spot is a must-visit for any BBQ enthusiast looking to experience flavors that go beyond the ordinary.

Off The Bone BBQ was founded by Dwight Harvey, a passionate pitmaster with deep roots in Texas barbecue culture. Harvey’s journey into the world of smoked meats began as a hobby while working at Frito Lay, but it quickly evolved into a full-blown obsession. After years of perfecting his recipes, he decided to open Off The Bone BBQ in 2008, transforming a historic gas station into a cozy, welcoming space for diners.

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Singing Praises of Off The Bone

by Steven Doyle

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 →

How We Do BBQ In Texas

BBQ_ribs by Steven Doyle

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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by Steven Doyle | October 4, 2013 · 1:17 pm

This Week On craveRADIO We Crash Kent Rathbun’s BBQ Workshop

by Steven Doyle photos by Lori Barber

This week on craveRADIO you will hear the show we produced at Kent Rathbun’s BBQ Workshop at his catering facility, KB Woodfire Grill in Plano. The show was fast paced with more guests than we normally host including Kent Rathbun and KB catering chef Jeff Qualls who is a CIA graduate and has worked at some very notable kitchen.

In addition to the chefs we also chatted up representatives from The Green Egg, that marvelous grill that can cook virtually anything outdoors. We also visited with Four Corner’s Brewing Company owner George Esquivel who was supplying beer for the evening. Esquivel talks about the beer they are currently brewing and the new brew pub that premiers this weekend in Trinity Groves. Continue reading →

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