BARBECUE

Chris Shepherd digs into craft barbeque in this episode of "Eat Like a Local". Find out how one popular pitmaster perfected his brisket and how another got his whole family involved in the business.

The Lone Star State is widely known for its delicious barbecue and, according to the New York Times, Houston is a hub for several restaurants known for its grilled cuisine.

Missing some tasty barbecue with your beverage? Popular Texas beer Shiner Beer Company is opening it’s first-ever barbeque restaurant on April 1, and it’s not a joke!

Got an empty stomach? How about all-you-can-eat ribs, brisket, and sausage?

Texas is home to top-tier barbecue.

A trip to Taylor provides the essentials of any Lone Star diet: slow-smoked bar­becue and cold local beer. Louie Mueller BarbecueKnown as the “Cathedral of Smoke,” this spot is one of Texas' most beloved barbecue joints. Since Louie Mueller first started serving barbecue in 1949, it’s been a no-frills kind of place. The separate bars and jukeboxes tell the story of segregation in Taylor, but also how the community found common ground in great local barbecue. Davis Grocery and BarbecueCheck out this under-the-radar grocery store and barbecue stop if you’re still in the mood for a snack.

Hutchins BBQ, a DFW staple since the 1990s, has simple tips for the home pit master. The good news is brisket is still in demandits the heartbeat Hutchins BBQ and has been ever since Roy Hutchins started smoking on the side of the road in Princeton in 1978. Now with locations in McKinney and Frisco, and sons Wes, Trey, and Tim Hutchins on board, the focus has been on improving the quality of the product. The brothers biggest tip for cooking brisket is buying the highest quality meat. Thats just a good all-around brisket tip.At Hutchins BBQ, the pit cooks smoke the most of the meat with pecan woodbrisket is the exception.

HOUSTON – The owners of a San Antonio barbecue joint turned to GoFundMe for help after seeing all of their meat was stolen from their restaurant storage last week, San Antonio Express-News reported. Security cameras showed multiple thieves breaking into the restaurant at around 2:30 a.m., leaving two hours later with boxes full of food. The restaurant, which opened last June, struggled during the coronavirus pandemic as they had to lay off most of their staff. A GoFundMe account was created last week to raise funds to replace all the items stolen. Ransom said the support from his local customers had been above and beyond, as they take advantage of curbside ordering and delivery.

Brett's Barbecue Shop (Brett's Barbecue Shop)The building on South Mason Road in Katy was once Nonmacher’s Bar-B-Que, and manager Jacqueline Herrera said opening at that location has been amazing. The Beast at Brett's Barbecue Shop (Brett's Barbecue Shop)According to Herrera, you can’t go wrong with the Thursday special – prime brisket enchiladas. Brisket enchiladas at Brett's Barbecue Shop (Brett's Barbecue Shop)The prime brisket is another favorite. Beef ribs at Brett's Barbecue Shop (Brett's Barbecue Shop)Try something newWhile people may go for the beef, there are some hidden gems you don’t want to miss when you go to Brett’s Barbecue Shop. agree that the food at Brett’s Barbecue Shop is one-of-a-kind.