Linkdown: 5/19/21

May 19, 2021May 24, 2021 / Barbecue Bros / Leave a comment

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This latest piece of controversial barbecue list content from one “chefspencil.com” has been rightly getting roasted online since the weekend, but perhaps that was the intent all along? I mean, who had even heard of “chefspencil.com,” an Austrialian website, before this list?

This must be a joke. pic.twitter.com/5LIzBgznb9
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) May 13, 2021

The list allegedly uses data from TripAdvisor and phew buddy TripAdvisor is not happy about any connection to th list and its backlash.

Tripadvisor "concerned" about data used in controversial BBQ rankings after social media backlash https://t.co/0GpzErWkIq pic.twitter.com/W3GFPPrAOx
— The Hill (@thehill) May 14, 2021

New Orlean’s at number 1? Red flag. No Texas cities on the list? Red flag. As for Charlotte’s rank of 3 on the list? I say this as a Charlotte resident, but red flag. I’m not the only Charlottean who feels this way. Enter Kathleen Purvis:

years ago, kathy gave me the most succinct argument for why charlotte does not have a long, proud barbecue tradition https://t.co/W8jNJGTyvO https://t.co/DOWkcHTsoK pic.twitter.com/4LjxMuaVNV
— Jeremy Markovich (@deftlyinane) May 13, 2021

Let’s declare a moratorium on any further discussion or outrage on anything “chefspencil.com” related, particularly when it comes to barbecue.

Native News

Fighting words from the Hear to Say podcast host Tressie McMillan Cottom

We had @KosherSoul & @soulfoodscholar on @HearToSlay this week. We talk about race and culture and food and how Black people were erased from the food we perfected. But I started with this question to BBQ master, Adrian, because I’m true to this: pic.twitter.com/k1Y5dlQ4Yl
— Tressie McMillan Cottom (@tressiemcphd) May 18, 2021

An oldie but a goodie from Our State Magazine for National Barbecue Day this past Sunday

No matter where you stand on the great sauce debate, we can all agree that North Carolina barbecue is legendary. In honor of #NationalBarbecueDay, here are 26 essential NC barbecue joints. Which one will you visit next?https://t.co/eVfcMzRUGV
— Our State Magazine (@ourstatemag) May 16, 2021

Non-Native News

Myron Mixon’s Jack’s Old South team wins Whole Hog and the whole shebang at last weekend’s Memphis in May Barbecue Championship

#WCBCC21 Results – Whole Hog

1. Jack's Old South
2. Hometown BBQ
3. Yazoo Delta's Q
4. Smoke Masters Championship BBQ Team
5. The Beached Pig
6. Pickin N Grillin
7. Dirty Old Basters
8. 3 Taxi Guys
9. Boars Night Out
10. Ubons BBQ
— Memphis in May (@memphisinmay) May 16, 2021

Congrats to @Lord_of_Q on his 5th World Champion title! He is now tied for the most World Champion titles in WCBCC history!#WCBCC21
— Memphis in May (@memphisinmay) May 16, 2021

https://t.co/BjVt3GNMaf
— Michael Mixon (@the_new_south) May 18, 2021

Three barbecue and brewery pairings in Texas

Barbecue and beer: Name a more iconic duo.

At these three joints, the two Texas favorites come together for pairings that just make sense. https://t.co/f8G16RQ4s9
— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) May 18, 2021

More coverage of Rodney Scott and Adrian Miller’s books, with quotes from Daniel Vaughn

Black barbecue gets a long-overdue spotlight in two new books from @PitmasterRS/@LolisEricElie and @soulfoodscholar https://t.co/4W4cQfMjfP
— Post Food (@WaPoFood) May 17, 2021

Black Smoke vs Savory Spice Shop

This #spicerub collection tells a story of culinary traditions that span from #WestAfrica to the American West. Includes an all-purpose rub inspired by the late John Frank Garth, one of my beloved church fathers, a #tsire rub, some #jerk seasoning, and a shout out to East Texas! pic.twitter.com/ME2UDouCwx
— soulfoodscholar (@soulfoodscholar) May 16, 2021

AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE! Order here: https://t.co/oAf2ZQNxVW
— soulfoodscholar (@soulfoodscholar) May 18, 2021

High on the Hog premieres on Netflix in one week on 5/26

Although it took five years to turn what is essentially the first half of her book “High on the Hog” into a documentary, Jessica B. Harris said the timing of its release is perfect. https://t.co/rgisl9z6Bu
— NYT Cooking and Food (@nytcooking) May 17, 2021

The final episode takes place entirely in Texas, and Houston chefs Greg Gatlin of @GatlinsBBQ & Chris Williams of @LucillesFood have prominent roles, notes my colleague @gregmorago. https://t.co/3D6PpsUiTf via @houstonchron
— Alison Cook (@alisoncook) May 18, 2021

This is the voice I wanted to hear: @osayiendolyn in the NYT on @isawstephen, High on the Hog, and Black joy. https://t.co/PwbRyEdRvH
— Besha Rodell (@BeshaRodell) May 17, 2021

Linkdown: 6/19/19

June 19, 2019June 18, 2019 / Barbecue Bros / Leave a comment

Do you have what it takes to be Reynolds Wrap’s Chief Grilling Officer and taste ribs across america?

This Dream Job Will Pay You $5K/Week to Travel the Country Eating BBQ @Thrillist https://t.co/tBXA9hjw5V
— Reynolds Brands (@ReynoldsBrands) June 14, 2019

Another Carolina-style barbecue joint is closing, but this one’s in San Francisco

Wilber’s Barbecue in Goldsboro is officially for sale after unexpectedly closing earlier this year due to back taxes owed

Do you order lean or fatty brisket? A primer from Robert Moss for those who aren’t familiar with Texas barbecue

This week for @Southern_Living: You can order your brisket "lean" or . . . ? https://t.co/dQuNj6fDme
— Robert F. Moss (@mossr) June 17, 2019

The Raleigh News & Observer gets around to reviewing the two NC barbecue books released last month from Sam Jones and Matthew Register of Southern Smoke

You can still use this barbecue sauce and beer pairing guide even though Father’s Day has passed

Over 30 Bloomberg journalists tasted a variety of barbecue sauces and gave their impressions

Interesting story on the latest move towards openness in barbecue

What do @photomatt & @WordPress have in common with @bbqfranklin & @FranklinBbq? It's the (freemium) economy, stupid! Or, the era of open-source barbecue. My latest for the @HoustonChron. #houbbq #txbbq #tmbbq https://t.co/IHpCeGy41e pic.twitter.com/8y9q3QTUFN
— J.C. Reid (@jcreidtx) June 8, 2019

Sweet Old Bill’s ups the ante on High Point barbecue scene

Sweet Lew’s BBQ gets a mention in the Washington Post’s locals guide to Charlotte

The @washingtonpost coming in hot with a guide to the Queen City! And it means the world to this small barbecue shop to be included. Thank you @kristenwile, and @travisdovephoto for the 🔥 brisket photo https://t.co/9XZzyNOyyS
— Sweet Lew’s BBQ (@sweetlewsbbq) June 18, 2019

Linkdown: 7/11/18

July 11, 2018July 10, 2018 / Barbecue Bros / Leave a comment

– Adrian Miller, James Beard Award Winner: It’s time to diversity the BBQ Hall of Fame

Of the 27 inductees chosen thus far, only one African American is in the Hall. This is an absurdity that needs to be rectified given the significant contributions that African Americans have made to American barbecue culture.

– What’s the best beer pairing for barbecue? 12 pitmasters weigh in, including Sam Jones

– No surprise here

This festival features iconic foods from all 50 states & — no surprise — #BBQ is the food of NC! 🐖https://t.co/UhEQ0q8co9 Sounds like a good reason to visit Ohio! 🛫🍴 pic.twitter.com/ExlKjbrBss

— EDIA Maps (@ediamaps) July 10, 2018

– Heirloom Market BBQ, B’s Cracklin’ Barbeque, and Fox Bros BBQ continue to be on Eater Atlanta’s refreshed 38 essential restaurants

– Midwood Smokehouse Park Road and Unknown Brewing have collaborated on a smoked malt Helles beer called Heaven and Helles and are debuting it this Saturday at their Hop, Chop, and Sauce It party

– TMBBQ’s best pitmaster pit stops in Texas

– Conyers also earned a PhD in 09 from Duke

Howard Conyers MS’06 is a barbecue-pitmaster & a NASA rocket scientist living in New Orleans. Now, he’s adding food show host to his unique resume as he produces “Nourish” for PBS Digital Studios. https://t.co/ifYGAFd8I2 pic.twitter.com/n6GMly5l5H

— Duke University (@DukeU) July 9, 2018

– City Limits Q in Columbia (who I still really need to try) is serving smashburgers this Friday at Craft and Draft

– Jon G’s Barbecue will be at the Union County Farmer’s Market in Monroe this Saturday at 10:30

– Not sure if there will be any left at the time of posting, but here’s your PSA

In honor of our founder C. Warner Stamey, we are now serving Blackberry Cobbler at both locations until we run out! Only served once a year, so hurry on over to get yours today! pic.twitter.com/yP4sl1ETzG

— Stameys Barbecue (@stameysbarbecue) July 10, 2018

Linkdown: 11/22/17

November 22, 2017July 14, 2019 / Barbecue Bros / Leave a comment

– Big news!

Jim Noble has finally found a spot for his long-awaited barbecue restaurant. And there’s a surprise (maybe) for Charlotte brewing fans. https://t.co/Tqn9ddmGpB

— Kathleen Purvis (@kathleenpurvis) November 16, 2017

– More coverage on Noble Smoke from the Charlotte Business Journal

– The LA Times has an easy guide to pairing beer with barbecue

– Re-opened yesterday

Just in time for Thanksgiving!!!! pic.twitter.com/LTHPjc4JlW

— aaron franklin (@bbqfranklin) November 16, 2017

– A Texas man is the first pitmaster to make Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list

– More coverage from TMBBQ on Grant Pinkerton

– An Austin rag “takes the temperature” of the barbecue scene in Brooklyn and with one exception finds that it doesn’t quite add up to Austin

– Everyone has a dark past, and NC barbecue is certainly no different; it had a beef phase

NC BBQ hasn’t always been pork-centric. Dale Volberg Reed turned up this great clip from Rockingham NC in 1919 (Her husband John Shelton Reed notes it’s from “before we got hogmatic”) pic.twitter.com/PKZKPvjApq

— Robert Moss (@mossr) November 17, 2017

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