BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints
A BBQ Interview Series by Kevin’s BBQ Joints focusing on personalities in the BBQ, meat and food world. We dive deep into their history, current projects, and more importantly their passion for BBQ and meat.
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Episodes
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
In this episode I get a chance to chat with Erin Smith Feges from Feges BBQ in Houston, Texas. Our interview took place on March 12, 2020 just as restaurants were starting to deal with COVID19. We talk about her journey which led her away from dental school into culinary school and a chance to at Thomas Keller's Per Se in NYC as well as Italian Wine Merchants and Babbo, back to Houston where she met her husband Patrick(see a link to his interview). We discuss their opening Feges BBQ and end the interview discussing their second location in Spring Branch which was scheduled to open in early 2021. We also talk about her two times on FoodNetwork's chopped. Since then they have closed the Greenway Plaza location due to COVID19 and will be opening it up again for dinner service(3PM - 6PM) Tuesday through Friday(pickup curbside) and will be popping up on Saturdays at what will be their second location in Spring Branch. Check out their instagram for ALL updates.
See all things Feges BBQ here: https://www.fegesbbq.com
Place an online order for Feges BBQ here: https://www.fegesbbq.com/preorder-form
Order a Feges Giftcard here: https://squareup.com/gift/QX5WWWCFGN8F6/order
Check out Feges BBQ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fegesbbq
Follow Erin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/purslane_erin/
See my interview with Patrick Feges here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0YHh_vMu8Q&t=1s
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
In this episode I chat with David Slaughter from David's BBQ Oasis in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was recorded in January prior to the shutdown in the world. He is still open the usual hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 10AM til Sold Out and please check his Facebook for the daily specials:
https://www.facebook.com/Slaughtersbbqoasis
Slaughter's BBQ Oasis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dslaughtertx
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
In this episode I get a chance to chat with Catherine Stiles from Barbecue Wife AND two incredible BBQ joints: Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew and The Switch Dripping. We go in depth into her background, her businesses prior to opening Stiles Switch with her husband Shane Stiles, how she started and built Barbecue Wife, and ends with talking about their new(ish) spot in Dripping Springs; The Switch Dripping. She gives a TON of info about the thought process going into everything along with a number of pitfalls to avoid. Please visit both restaurants for take-out and shop at barbecuewife.com to support Catherine and the entire team at both restaurants.
See all things Barbecue Wife here: http://www.barbecuewife.com
Get Barbecue Wife Bloody Mary Mix, Margarita Mix, salt, apparel and swag here: http://www.barbecuewife.com/shop
See all things Stile Switch BBQ & Brew here:http://www.stilesswitchbbq.com
See all things The Switch Dripping here: https://www.theswitchdripping.com
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
In this episode I chat with Stan Hays from Operation BBQ Relief and Todd Johns from Plowboys Barbeque about their pilot Restaurant Relief Program that began on Tuesday March 31st to assist those in need during this COVID19 crisis.
Contact Operation BBQ Relief here: https://operationbbqrelief.org
Donate to Operation BBQ Relief here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/team039s-campaign-for-operation-bbq-relief
Donate Supplies and Services: development@obr.org
Follow Plowboys Barbeque here: https://www.instagram.com/plowboysbbq
Follow Stan Hays here: https://www.instagram.com/stanhays
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
In this episode I chat with Danny Gordon from Flatpoint Barbecue in Los Angeles, California. Currently he pops up every Saturday at Surf Liquor on Main Street in Santa Monica(just north of Ocean Park) from 11AM til sold out.He's only been officially on a weekly basis since January, but he has quickly become a bright shining star of central Texas style BBQ here in Los Angeles. Not only does he have amazing brisket, ribs, and sausage(scratch made), but he has killer sides, super unique and delicious sandwiches, and specials such as lamb shawarma and pastrami beef ribs. Hear his story, his passion, what you can look forward to the future of Flatpoint and most importantly his desire to bring incredible barbecue to the city.See all things Flatpoint Barbecue here: https://flatpointbarbecue.comFollow Flatpoint Barbecue on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/flatpointbarbecueFlatpoint Barbecue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatpointbarbecuePartners:AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.comPhone: 817-714-4495AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookersAJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookersANDTreaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskeySee Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoakTreaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
In this episode I chat with Ellen Marie Bennett (in a parka because her factory was freezing cold that day), the CEO and Founder of Hedley & Bennett about her journey from Los Angeles to Mexico City(going to Culinary School there) to walking in the back doors of Providence and Lazy Ox(sadly closed now) to selling aprons out of her car to moving from a 400 square foot factory to what they are now in, a 16,000 square foot factory. Per Ellen, 'Anything amazing is usually complicated to accomplish', and she goes into detail on how difficult it was to get to where she is today, but how incredible that ride has been. Hedley & Bennett is not just an apron company, but culinary brand. They are bridging the gap between the professional and home cook. They put out INCREDIBLE product and Ellen is a force of nature. You are going to lover this interview. See all things Hedley & Bennett here: https://www.hedleyandbennett.comRead all about Ellen here: https://www.hedleyandbennett.com/pages/founderSee Hedley & Bennett's Kitchen Essentials: https://www.hedleyandbennett.com/pages/kitchenessentialsFollow Ellen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmariebennettCheck out Oliver's Pig Adventures here: https://www.instagram.com/oliverspigadventuresPartners:AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.comPhone: 817-714-4495AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookersAJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookersANDTreaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskeySee Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoakTreaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
In this episode I get a chance to chat with Chef John Bates from InterStellar BBQ in Austin, Texas. We talk about his journey from Corpus Christi to Portland to Austin. All the while he's been working in restaurants since he was 17 years old. His first endeavor on his own was Noble Sandwich Company(http://noblesandwiches.com) which he expanded to a second location then pivoted turn one location into InterStellar BBQ because he wanted to spend more time with his family and have a daytime job. We talk deeply into how not to start a sandwich business, what it's like to be on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and the nature of nature of today’s bbq business. Of course we end chatting in depth about his unique menu. See all things InterStellar BBQ here: https://www.facebook.com/InterstellarbbqFollow InterStellar BBQ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/interstellarbbqBrady Clark: https://www.instagram.com/mbradyclarkBrisket Country: https://www.instagram.com/brisketcountryPartners:AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.comPhone: 817-714-4495AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookersAJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookersANDTreaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskeySee Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoakTreaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
In this episode I get a chance to talk to Brandon Simpson from Jazzy B's Diner in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This is a GREAT interview that covers SO MUCH, but most importantly I feel you get chance to really know Brandon and how passionate he is about food, serving people that fantastic food, and running a strong business. This interview is peppered with strong business advice as well as insight into his background and the inspiration for his evolving and eclectic menu.
Note at the end of the interview there is a SECRET WORD for something special at his restaurant.
See all things Jazzy B's Diner here: https://jazzybsdiner.com
Follow Jazzy B's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jazzybs1
Check out Jazzy B's Diner on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/JazzyBdiner
Their Motto: ‘Come break bread with our family’
Open: Tuesday through Sunday
Tuesday & Wednesday 11AM–8PM
Thursday - Saturday - 11AM–9PM
Sunday 11AM–8PM
Partners:
AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.com
Phone: 817-714-4495
AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookers
AJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookers
AND Treaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskey
See Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoak
Treaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak
