RIP LeeAnn Mueller. La Barbecue posted on their social media last Wednesday that the co-owner and chef had passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51.
The tributes poured in from Texas Monthly’s Daniel Vaughn, the Houston Chronicle, and more
LeAnn Mueller died suddenly at 51 yesterday. I talked with her wife Ali about LeAnn's careers in barbecue and photography, and the legacy they built together at @la_Barbecuehttps://t.co/Bk03QRTVIq
Monk: Firehawk Brewpub opened its doors this past Saturday in Mount Holly and the barbecue joint/brewery promptly sold out within hours of opening. Based on the comments on its Facebook page, it appears that the visitors that day were pleased with their food and beer. I hope to confirm for myself soon.
Firehawk Brewpub will be open Wednesday through Friday from 4-9 and Saturday from 11-9 this week. Check their Instagram and Facebook pages for further updates on hours of operation.
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Some photos from Jake Wood’s Gettin’ Piggy With It; looks like it was a great event
An estimated 100,000+ people attended last weekend’s Cheerwine Festival
Melissa Cookston has officially cooked in her last Memphis in May and will be focusing on her other businesses as well as the World Junior BBQ League
More coverage of Cookston’s retirement of sorts
Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson stopped by Memphis in May for their upcoming TV show, “Kings of BBQ”
Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, TX has recently added a barbecue joint and distillery to its operations
That little Spoetzl brewery in Shiner Texas added a BBQ joint and is now distilling spirits, vodka gin, and moonshine on sale soon with bourbon coming after a bit of aging.https://t.co/fw2bvg1489
Congrats to Steve Grady of Grady’s BBQ (as well as the rest of the top 10) for making the semi-finalist list for this year’s Barbecue Hall of Fame class! The inductees will be announced later this month on May 24th.
WRAL is a fan of Midwood Smokehouse‘s latest location in Raleigh
Midwood Smokehouse has some new barbecue taco specials Thursdays through Sundays in May for National Barbecue Month
Winners from this year’s Jiggy with the Piggy Challenge in Kannapolis
Congrats to Longleaf Swine for being named Readers’ Choice Awards winner for Best New Restaurant by Wake Living’s readers
Congrats to Prime Barbecue on 3 years open
Panther City BBQ out of Texas will be joining Christopher Prieto in an upcoming Latin-inspired barbecue class
Check out John Tanner’s updated list of best barbecue in Eastern NC
The Lexington Pit Stop EventCombines NASCAR and Barbecue this Memorial Day weekend; it’s a celebration of Lexington’s stock car racing teams and the pit-cooked Lexington-style barbecue for which the town is famous
Non-Native News
Scotty’s Whole Hog Barbecue is switching to a “once and month” pop-up schedule in Minnesota this year, and the next service will be on May 20
Aaron Franklin’s latest book, Smoke, from him and his photographer/collaborator Jordan McKay is now out
At long last, the day has arrived – Aaron Franklin and Jordan McKay's latest book, Smoke, with incredible photography from Wyatt McSpadden, is officially out!
John Tanner’s out of state travels takes him to B. Cooper Barbecue in Austin, Pig Beach in West Palm Beach, and Pig and Pint in Mississippi
Report from the field on Kolacny BBQ House by Bryan from Tales from the Pits
They don't do social media and don't take credit cards at Kolacny BBQ House. Ervin doesn't talk much but his wife Carolyn will chat while she rings you up. Saturdays and Sundays they open at 11 but get there before noon for one of the most unique experiences in Texas BBQ. pic.twitter.com/TK6NNZh2MB
Monk: In “news you absolutely love to see,” Speedy’s Barbecue has reopened in Lexington. Undaunted by the NC DOT’s widening of Highway 8 that killed off Smiley’s Barbecue, Speedy’s has moved about a half mile down the road from their longtime location of 60 years into what formerly housed Tricia’s Catering.
In an interview earlier this year owner Roy Dunn stressed that only the location is changing. Speedy’s will have the same menu, same staff, same prices and same motto — “ Quality, Quantity and Quick service.”
Curb service, a staple of classic Lexington barbecue joints, is open with 13 spots available
Merch is available
Speedy’s Barbecue is now open 11am to 8pm Monday through Saturday at 408 Piedmont Dr Lexington, NC 27295
Native News
Congrats to Little Pigs BBQ of Asheville, who celebrated 60 years open last month
Jon G’s Barbecue makes Eater Carolinas’ list of Essential Restaurants in Charlotte
Congrats to Concord-based SnS Grills for being named “The Best Kettle Style Grill” by Food and Wine in a recent rundown of charcoal grills
WRAL’s best barbecue in Raleigh contains one old but mostly newer places
Non-Native News
Congrats to City Limits Q on the announcement of their upcoming brick and mortar in West Columbia
Aaron Franklin’s latest restaurant Uptown Sports Club is more sports bar than barbecue joint, but it does have some chopped brisket and sausage on the menu in various forms
A look at Uptown Sports Club shows gumbo stocked with Franklin Barbecue sausage, a raw bar, and four different po’ boys. https://t.co/OZ0mNUoKWm
Amy Mills of 17th Street Barbecue was recently honored back in March
2023 Landmarks Illinois Influencer Amy Mills & owner of @17thstreetbbq is preserving and celebrating Southern Illinois’ food culture while also reusing historic places. We honored Amy at our Preservation Forward event in March. Learn why: https://t.co/gTSgvdhItd
Congrats to Wildwoods BBQ on winning last week’s Brisket King NYC
Congrats Wildwoods BBQ from NJ on winning Brisket King NYC w/ their excellent brisket. Young restaurant with serious pitmaster talent! pic.twitter.com/OP9uFeJxZO
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