I ordered a tray of meat at Big Boy’s Bar-B-Que in Sweetwater, 40 miles west of Abilene, and didn’t ask for brisket. I’d been to the joint many times before, and wanted to enjoy the cuts I thought ...

Editor's Note: This article originally included Sam's BBQ among the closest restaurants but it has since reopened in Austin as of October 3. It previously closed abruptly on August 28. In many ways it ...

Matt Sullivan was awakened by a text message in the early morning of December 1, 2020. “Your place is on fire,” it read. “It always is,” Sullivan responded, referring to the brick pit inside Central ...

In many ways it's a great time to be a Texas barbecue fan. Legacy hot spots are getting stronger, and new joints are constantly opening, but that doesn't mean the good times are always rolling. A ...