Author: Bobby Magallanes

The 50 Best Barbecue Joints In America

Barbecue is an iconic American tradition, with plenty of regional variations. Whether it’s whole hog in South Carolina, mesquite smoked brisket in southern Texas or smoked pulled pork in Memphis, all of the barbecue joints on our list have one thing in common; bags and bags of flavor. Some of the names on our list […]

A Golden Age For Barbecue

[DALLAS ] CATTLEACK BARBEQUE 13628 Gamma Road. (972) 805-0999; cattleackbbq.com/. This white-hot spot in a North Dallas industrial setting has been at the top of every important barbecue critics’ list in the past couple of years. That means lines are perpetually long, but patience is rewarded. Take a couple of longnecks (BYOB is fine) for […]

‘Cue Course: How to Smoke a Whole Hog

Back in February, we wrote about a handful of Texas pitmasters who were putting their own spin on whole hog smoking. Barbecue joints from Houston to Dallas have added this Carolina tradition to their menus, both as an occasional speciality or a regular staple. The process is fascinating—the sheer size of a hog is impressive—so we asked […]

The Best Barbecue in Every State

While this year has been devastating for restaurants, American barbecue remains as resilient and exciting as ever. We’re celebrating the people and places that are hanging on, spectacularly… TEXAS With every thing, place, and person you will ever fall in love with, there is the honeymoon phase, and then there is the aftermath, where things […]

Pandemic Pantry: Cattleack Barbeque’s Red Coleslaw

For all you mayonnaise haters out there, this coleslaw’s for you. Cattleack Barbeque’s Todd David uses ketchup instead of the white stuff in this sweet and sour side that traces its roots to Lexington, North Carolina. Recipe: Lexington Red Coleslaw “We make this Lexington-style coleslaw sometimes for pork,” David says. “It is so good and […]

Meet Todd David of Cattleack Barbeque in North Dallas

Today we’d like to introduce you to Todd David. Todd, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today. I started making bbq as a teenager and then it was a weekend thing after college when I moved to Dallas. For 30+ years […]

Misty David – Cattleack Barbeque

Partners in business and partners in life, this story rings true in many Texas Barbecue joints across the Lone Star State. For Misty & Todd David, it was a story that evolved later in life from a passion that led them to a top spot on the coveted 2017 Texas Monthly Top 50 Barbecue list. Meet […]

Redfin – Best Eats in Dallas

What is There to Do and See in Dallas? Dallas is a great city packed with fun activities, great food, and many things to see. Below you can find a list of the top things to do, places to eat, and outdoor activities in Dallas. To see a more complete list of local insights on […]