Dallas has quietly produced one of the most interesting careers in American barbecue, and now the rest of the country is about to find out. Tim McLaughlin, chef-pitmaster and founder of Crossbuck BBQ in Farmers Branch, will compete on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl when Season 7 premieres on May 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes stream the following day on HBO Max.
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Crossbuck BBQ is a standout in the Dallas-Fort Worth barbecue scene, offering a unique blend of traditional Texas barbecue with modern culinary techniques. Located in Farmers Branch, Crossbuck BBQ has quickly become a favorite for barbecue enthusiasts looking for high-quality, flavorful smoked meats.
The restaurant was founded by Tim McLaughlin, a seasoned pitmaster with a deep passion for barbecue. McLaughlin’s experience and dedication to his craft are evident in every bite. At Crossbuck BBQ, the focus is on using high-quality ingredients and time-honored smoking techniques to create tender, flavorful meats that showcase the best of Texas barbecue.
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Dallas chef Ryan Carbery partnered with Tim McLaughlin and RJ Timmons, and this week opened their new fried and rotisserie chicken concept, FarmByrd Rotisserie & Fry in Plano.
Carbery is this incredible chef who has made his way around Dallas and hails from St Louis where his family has been working restaurants for generations. This is also where he met his partner and mentor McLaughlin. They worked three different restaurants where McLaughlin was exec chef and Carbery was sous, and have a sixteen-year relationship in the kitchen. Continue reading
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