BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints

Chad Franks - Schmidt Family Barbecue - Bee Cave, Texas

In this episode I chat with Chad Franks from Schmidt Family Barbecue in Bee Cave, Texas.
See all things Schmidt Family Barbecue HERE: http://www.schmidtfamilybarbecue.com
Place an order online HERE: http://www.schmidtfamilybarbecue.com/order-online
Follow Schmidt Family Barbecue on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/schmidtfamilybbq
See them on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/SchmidtFamilyBarbecue
Here's their address: 12532 FM 2244, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Hours: 11am - 6:30pm - 7 days a week
See their menu HERE: http://www.schmidtfamilybarbecue.com/menu
Order Schmidt Family Barbecue on Goldbelly HERE: https://www.goldbelly.com/schmidt-family-bbq
Delivery through DoorDash HERE: https://www.doordash.com/store/schmidt-family-barbecue-bee-cave-266719/en-US
 

Aaron Haley - Post Oak Customs

In this episode I chat with Aaron Haley from Post Oak Customs.
See all things Post Oak Customs HERE: https://www.postoakcustoms.com
See Post Oak Customs on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/postoakcustoms
Check out the Post Oak Customs shop HERE: https://www.postoakcustoms.com/shop
See what type of cutting boards BBQ joints use here: https://www.kevinsbbqjoints.com/cutting-boards-used-by-your-favorite-bbq-joints
 

Logan Sandoval - ZEF BBQ - Simi Valley, California

In this episode I chat with Logan Sandoval from ZEF BBQ in Simi Valley, California. Warning there is a little enthusiastic cursing in this interview.
See all things ZEF BBQ here: https://www.zefbbq.com
Follow ZEF BBQ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/zef_hawaiian
Order BBQ and sign up for their newsletter here: https://www.zefbbq.com/order-bbq-here
Order ZEF BBQ Catering: https://www.zefbbq.com/chef-services
Get some ZEF BBQ merch here: https://www.zefbbq.com/merchandise
Here's the Eater LA article that we discuss: https://la.eater.com/2021/1/13/22217972/zef-bbq-simi-valley-underground-pop-up-pandemic-coronavirus-best-new-california
Some photos in intro from Robin Mooney Photography: https://www.instagram.com/robinmooneyphotography
 

Phil Kirkpatrick - Big Phil's Smokers & Metal Works - Caddo Mills, Texas

In this episode I chat with Phil Kirkpatrick from Big Phil's Smokers & Metal Works in Caddo Mills, Texas.
See all things Big Phil's Smokers & Metal Works HERE: https://bigphilssmokers.com
Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bigphilssmokers
See them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/bigphilssmokersandmetalfab
Address: 3614 Interstate 30 W, Caddo Mills, Texas, 75135
Phone: 469-865- 7556
Email: Info@BigPhilsSmokers.com
Inquire for DIY kit pricing and lead times
Current lead time: 8-10 months (looking to trim that down to 6-8 months)
Backyard builds are currently 8-10 weeks

Dr. Howard Conyers - Engineer, Educator, and Pitmaster

In this episode I chat with Dr. Howard Conyers who is an engineer (for NASA), an educator, and pitmaster (he's actually SO much more).
See all things Dr. Conyers here: https://www.howardconyers.com
Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/carolinaqnola_phd
Check him out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/DrHowardConyers
See his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xtNHTorPfir4AWSiSMFHw
See the GoFundMe page (and donate) for the 100 Acres Project here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/100acresproject
See his work with Nourish here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-vdqYSwTx-N5QbBkD0Tgiw
His forthcoming coffee table book will be called 'Black Hand in the Pit'
Apply for Preserve the Pit here: https://www.kingsford.com/preserve-the-pit/

Ernest Servantes - Burnt Bean Co. - Seguin, Texas

In this episode I chat with Ernest Servantes from Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin, Texas.
Check out Burnt Bean Co. on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/burntbeanco
Follow Ernest (the Pope of BBQ) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/popeofbbq
See the menu and more for Burnt Bean Co. on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Burnt-Bean-Co-152217223896
Address: 108 S Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155
Thursday - Sunday 11am - sold out
Sundays open at 8am (Sundays featuring a Mexican breakfast).
Uses his culinary background for amazing looking specials.
When two other pits come in they will be doing Friday night Steakhouse featuring t-bones and rib eyes, baked and mashed, etc.
MONTHLY DINNER - 50 Seats exclusive / Collabs
LOTS of outdoor seating.
Pits: Mill Scale Metalworks: https://millscale.co

Robbie Robinson - City Limits Barbeque Columbia, South Carolina

In this episode I chat with Robbie Robinson from City Limits Barbeque in Columbia, South Carolina.
See all things City Limits Barbeque here: http://www.citylimitsq.com
Follow City Limits Barbeque on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/citylimitsq
Subscribe to the City Limits Barbeque email list here: https://bit.ly/3deTXEY
Check City Limits out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/CityLimitsQ
See City Limits on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/CityLimitsQ

Elliott Moss - Buxton Hall Barbecue - Asheville, North Carolina

In this episode I chat with Chef Elliott Moss from Buxton Hall Barbecue in Asheville, North Carolina.
See all things Buxton Hall Barbecue here: http://www.buxtonhall.com
Visit Buxton Hall Barbecue here: 32 Banks, Ave., Asheville, NC. 28801
Give Buxton Hall Barbecue a call here: 828-232-7216
Current hours: 11:30am - 8:30pm - Tuesday - Sunday
Place an order online here: Order: https://www.toasttab.com/buxton-hall-barbecue/v3
Or you can order at the restaurant.
Order delivery via Kickback here: https://www.kickbackavl.com/r/141/restaurants/delivery/Barbeque/Buxton-Hall-BBQ-Asheville
Follow them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/buxtonhallbbq
Email Elliott here: elliottmoss@gmail.com
Order gift cards here: https://www.toasttab.com/buxton-hall-barbecue/giftcards
Place a catering order here: http://www.buxtonhall.com/catering
See all things Little Louies here: http://www.buxtonhall.com/littlelouies
Hours: Open Friday and Saturday: 11:30am - 9pm - Sunday’s and Monday’s 12pm - 6pm
Follow Little Louies on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/littlelouiesavl
See Elliott's adventures here: https://www.instagram.com/elliottmoss