Matt Horn is in the back of his new barbecue restaurant showing off a pair of massive offset smokers, designated as Pit A and Pit B. A fire of seasoned white oak burns in the front of each. A pipe on ...

Caldwell County BBQ, one of The Republic's 100 essential restaurants for 2026, is preparing to open its third location, its first in the West Valley, this February. The restaurant will hold a grand ...

Heim Barbecue, the restaurant that launched Fort Worth’s craft barbecue fame, will leave its oldest location on West Magnolia Avenue in favor of newer west Fort Worth, Dallas and Weatherford ...

Barbecue is king in the Lone Star State. The problem is, everybody knows that, and everyone wants to be the top dog. Throughout 2025 there were several notable barbecue joints that at one point or ...

Opening a barbecue joint in a small Texas town is always a gamble — especially if you’re not considered a local. Nearly every small town in the state has at least one decades-old barbecue institution.

King's Famous Barbecue, a Petersburg institution since 1946, will reopen in 2026 after closing in April 2023. General manager Matthew Keeler announced the reopening in a video, promising the return of ...

The wait is over. After a monthslong hiatus, a top 10 San Antonio barbecue spot has reopened in its new digs. South BBQ reopened as South Barbecue this week in a new building at 2100 N Main Ave. in ...

In the South, we all know there’s a soft spot in our hearts for barbecue. Now, a new report is revealing which restaurants are the very best for Carolina-style barbecue. USA Today released a list of ...

Many Cincinnatians' first encounter with barbecue was at the Montgomery Inn. In the past decade, dozens of restaurants, serving real-deal barbecue, have opened. The city's pitmasters have given their ...

Austin’s barbecue joints remained on the map Tuesday as the Michelin Guide revealed its Texas honorees. While no new Austin restaurants were added to the Michelin list this year, the city’s top ...

"Lewis Barbecue Charleston has a relaxed, family-friendly vibe with a fun mix of quirky decor," Trip Advisor wrote on its Best Hidden Gems 2025 list. "Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the ...