Houston Barbecue Events

Why Texas sheet cake is the unsung hero of barbecue desserts

April 9, 2025

Why Texas sheet cake is the unsung hero of barbecue desserts. Texas barbecue is, by and large, about tradition. One of its enduring and endearing characteristics is that it delivers comfort in both food and experience. Though many barbecue joints are branching out when it comes to new menu items, we’ll never get our Texas card revoked for ordering brisket, pork ribs, sausage, coleslaw and banana pudding. Still, lingering on the periphery of many menus are items that are either lesser-known or are a regional specialty. For instance, only in recent years have Central Texas joints acknowledged Southeast Texas as a legitimate barbecue region by accepting smoked boudin as a

Hot dogs are finding a home on Texas barbecue-joint menus

March 18, 2025

Hot dogs are finding a home on Texas barbecue-joint menus. Barbecue menus are expanding with new items, including tacos, burgers, fried chicken and enchiladas. More recently, another culinary staple is popping up: hot dogs. Of course, hot dogs are ubiquitous in any city’s restaurant landscape. Houstonians of all ages can recall their first visit to James Coney Island, or JCI Grill as it is now called. A visit to New York City isn’t complete without a trip to a hot dog stand, where the classic boiled hot dog covered in yellow mustard and sauerkraut will set you back about seven bucks when you throw in a can of soda. Heading

Why the Caesar salad is a perfect match for Texas barbecue

March 4, 2025

Why the Caesar salad is a perfect match for Texas barbecue. Who goes to a barbecue joint to eat a salad? Apparently, quite a few people. Salads continue to make inroads on expanded barbecue joint menus, with one in particular taking a leading role: the Caesar salad. Why does a Caesar make the most sense? It comes down to guest expectations and the flavors associated with smoked meats in Texas. The Caesar salad, like gumbo and cornbread, has reached that elite level of American culinary lore — everyone has an opinion about the best version and recipe. Croutons or toast? Chopped or whole leaves of Romaine lettuce? However, unlike other