Pork Belly Ribs and Burnt End Boudin — Cattleack’s Weekly Specials Continue To Amaze
By and large, the standard fare at most Texas barbecue spots doesn’t stray too far from center. Brisket, sausage and ribs define true north, with beans, coleslaw, and mac and cheese the likely side choices. That said, we love to see shops flex their creative muscles, and there may be no place more on top […]
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Ep. 110 – Todd David of Cattleack Barbeque https://cattleackbbq.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/110-Ep.-110-Todd-David-of-Cattleack-Barbeque.mp3 Todd David was a barbecue fan long before he owned a barbecue restaurant. He was grilling and smoking meats as a young man growing up in St. Louis, and that passion only grew once he moved to Dallas. It would be a long time, however, before […]
Once Considered Deeply Uncool, the Bologna Sandwich Is Back in a Big Way
There are whispers from the bar when the bologna sandwich hits the counter. Flanked on each side by a duo of dudes, the sandwich — taller than any bologna sandwich you’ve ever seen, toasted and sturdy as a fortress —elicits genuine utterances of “Wow” on each side. Instinctively, my arms wall off the sandwich in […]
The 13 Essential BBQ Spots in Dallas
We all know there are different kinds of BBQ depending on what region you’re in, but of course, people here love good Texas BBQ! There seems to be a never-ending argument about where to get the absolute best BBQ around here, so we decided to put together a list of thirteen of our favorites and […]
Why Texans Call This The Best BBQ Spot In Dallas | Legendary Eats
Ranked best barbecue by D Magazine in 2018, the meat cutters at Cattleack serve beef ribs, brisket, and pork ribs to lines of people waiting to eat at the backyard-themed restaurant. What started off as a hobby for owners Todd and Misty David, Cattleack BBQ has now become a popular lunch spot able to seat […]
USA Today – Follow the Trail Through the Dallas Area’s Smokin’ Hot Barbecue Scene
There’s no doubt that barbecue reigns king in Texas– and if you haven’t experienced it first hand, then you basically haven’t been living. But there’s no need to make a pilgrimage down to Central Texas’ barbecue belt to get your ‘cue fix on when you can find some choice contenders right here in the metroplex. […]
Follow the Trail Through the Dallas Area’s Smokin’ Hot Barbecue Scene
1 CATTLEACK BBQ NORTH DALLAS Photo courtesy of Cattleack BBQ Just getting into this cult destination can feel like cause for celebration. After all, it’s ranked the third best barbecue joint (according to Texas Monthly) in the state. So as expected, you’ll most certainly encounter a line. And oh yeah, the place is […]
The Dream Tray: Building the Perfect Meal From DFW’s Best Barbecue Joints
Even casual sports fans know about the Dream Team. Finally allowed to tap professionals to participate in the Olympics in 1992, Team USA picked the best basketball players the NBA had to offer and assembled what is widely considered the greatest sports team ever. The Dream Team ran roughshod over the competition, winning by an […]
Check Out the Final Lineup for the Between the Buns Slider Fest
Last year, the Observer launched a new Dallas food fest: Between the Buns, celebrating the humble slider sandwich and its many, many variations. On Saturday, March 23, the event returns to the Dallas Farmers Market, where attendees can fill up on as many sliders as humanly possible. This year’s lineup is stacked — from burgers to barbecue and everything […]
Presenting the Latest Update to Our 50 Best Dallas Restaurants List
Every quarter, we reassess our list of the 50 best restaurants in Dallas. And it is that time for 2019. Click here to read the updated list. This time, shifts in the list echo new additions made in light of the research that went into sussing out the 10 gems that made it into the […]