BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints

BBQ - EP - 163 - José R. Ralat - Taco Editor - Texas Monthly Magazine[EXCLUSIVE]

In this episode I chat with José R. Ralat, the Taco Editor from Texas Monthly Magazine. This one is really special because I am insane about tacos and Jose is an expert. Hands down, one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet when it comes to tacos and more specifically tacos in Texas. I don't want to spoil anything, but know that we get into all things tacos, what he'll be doing for Texas Monthly, in terms of articles, stories, interviews, etc., his book coming out April 15th, 2020, and a new Texas taco list coming out in 2020. You will leave this interview with a ton of knowledge and a greater appreciation for tacos and taco culture. Lastly we talk about its ties to the barbecue world.Here is a link to all of Jose Ralat's articles for Texas Monthly: https://www.texasmonthly.com/author/jose-r-ralatPre-order 'American Tacos: A History and Guide here: https://amzn.to/36ArgfVFollow Jose Ralat on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tacotrailSee Jose on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TacoTrailCheck out Jose on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TacoTrail120 Tacos You Must Eat Before You Die: https://www.texasmonthly.com/120-texas-tacos-to-eat-before-you-die

BBQ - EP - 162 - Karl Fallenius | Owlbear Barbecue | Denver, Colorado.

In this episode I chat with Karl Fallenius from Owlbear Barbecue in Denver, Colorado. Karl shares his incredibly interesting, and challenging, journey to opening his spot in the RiNo district of Denver. He share his time spent in Austin, where he cooked at Franklin Barbecue for over year, and what he was planning on bringing back to Denver. There were a million and one hurdles along the way that he had to get through to where they are today. Which is cooking fantastic central Texas style BBQ with Karl's own twist. Bonus for this interview, his daughter joins him for spells to let him know that he wants his attention just as much as we do.See all things Owlbear Barbecue here: http://www.owlbearbbq.comHours:Thursday - Sunday | 11AM - Sold OutCheck Owlbear on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/owlbearbarbecueSee Owlbear on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/OwlbearBarbecue

BBQ - EP - 161 - Bill Dumas & Kelly Evers - Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steakhouse - Wimberley, Texas

In this episode I chat with Bill Dumas and Kelly Evers from Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steakhouse in Wimberley, Texas. The interview begins with some background information(extremely interesting) on Bill going from growing up in the barbecue world to eventually being a big part of it with employment at Smokey Denmark's to Stiles Switch and The Switch before joining forces with Kelly. In the middle of this interview we learn all about Creekside Cookers BBQ & Smokehouse, from the ideal location to the fact they will be serving traditional BBQ for lunch and morph into a prime steakhouse(that also serves barbecue) in the evening. You will want to visit. We end with Bill going over the extension lunch and dinner menu and talking more about his recent travels to Australia to cook central Texas style BBQ. It's a really great interview that I know you will enjoy.See all things Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steakhouse here: https://creeksidecookers.comCreekside Cookers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creeksidecookersbbqFollow Bill Dumas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saustin151Creekside Cookers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creeksidecookersbbq/Texas Hatters: https://www.texashatters.comMAKA Leathergoods: https://maka.com.au

BBQ - EP - 160 - 10 MInutes With Mike Black - Terry Black's Barbecue - Austin | Dallas

In this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Mike Black about their new location opening in Dallas(the Deep Ellum area) in November of 2019(they are shooting for before Thanksgiving). We go into all the details about that new spot(which is over twice the size of the Austin location) as well as chatting about how he and his brother Mark handle the volume they are currently doing at the Austin location. It's a VERY interesting interview.See all things Terry Black's Barbecue here: https://www.terryblacksbbq.comFollow Terry Black's Dallas on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/terryblacksbbqdallasFollow Terry Black's Austin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/terryblacksbarbecueTerry Black's Barbecue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terryblacksbbqFollow Terry Black's Barbecue on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/terryblacksbbq

BBQ - EP - 159 - Bonus Interview - Sheldon Mason - Mason Barbecue

In this 'bonus' episode I chat again with Sheldon Mason from Mason Barbecue. It's a bonus because it's a BRAND NEW to go along with the the video version of a podcast recorded of him about a year ago.
If you want to hear the original interview...which you should. Follow this link:
https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com/e/bbq-ep-106-shedon-mason-mason-barbecue-montana/
So you get an update on what Sheldon has been doing since we last spoke and about the residency he is taking up at 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio, Texas. The interview touches on barbecue, music, cast iron & coffee as well as his friendships with Esaul Ramos & Evan LeRoy, cooking at the SOHO Chicago, the Resort at Paws Up, Hedley and Bennett, and Howlin' Rays(among other things). You are going to really dig it.See all things Mason Barbecue here: https://www.instagram.com/mason_barbecueCheck out 2M Smokehouse here: https://www.instagram.com/2msmokehouseSee Hedley & Bennett here: https://www.instagram.com/hedleyandbennettFollow Howlin' Rays here: https://www.instagram.com/howlinrays

BBQ - EP - 158 - Daniel Weinstock - Maple Block Meat Co. - Culver City, CA

In this episode I chat with Daniel Weinstock from Maple Block Meat Co. in Culver City, California about his journey from Los Angeles to college in Maine to his dream of being a food writer in San Francisco, to living in Italy, to working with Wolfgang Puck at Spago, to working at both Patina Group and Panda Group to eventually opening his own barbecue spot(because BBQ always held a special place in his heart) in Culver City. It's an extremely interesting story that is peppered with details on his extension(yet simple) menu. I know you're going to love the interview and be interested in stopping by the next time you're in Los Angeles.See all things Maple Block here: https://mapleblockmeat.comCheck Maple Block on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/mapleblockmeatcoFind Maple Block on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/MapleBlockMeatCoHours:Monday - Thursday: 11:30AM–2:30PM & 5–9:30PMFriday: 11:30AM–3PM & 5–10:30PMSaturday: 10AM–10:30PMSunday: 10AM–9:30PMMonday 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PMTuesday 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM

BBQ - EP - 157 - Chef Jim Noble - Noble Smoke - Charlotte, NC

In this episode I chat with Chef Jim Noble from Noble Smoke: Heartfelt Southern Barbecue in Charlotte, North Carolina. We discuss his upbringing, culinary experience, his first restaurant in High Point, Roosters(which he has 3 locations, but is expanding), and finally Noble Smoke, which is a project he has wanted to take on for a long time. He is extremely passionate about barbecue, the history of barbecue in the region(which we go into deeply), and about putting out incredible project. We also discuss his 6 1,000 gallon offset smokers along with Lexington style brick pits that he has in his pit room. It's a large restaurant which you will want to visit when you come to Charlotte. See all things Noble Smoke here: http://noblesmokebarbecue.comNoble Smoke on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noble_smokeNoble Smoke on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noblesmokebarbecue

BBQ - EP - 156 - Jim and Mandi Lero - Lillian's Barbecue and Catering - Fort Worth, TX

In this episode I chat with Jim and Mandi Lero from Lillian's Barbecue and Catering in Fort Worth, Texas. Not only are Mandi and Jim some of the nicest people you know, but you can tell they are extremely passionate about putting the world of barbecue; be it putting out great BBQ to getting to know the fantastic people within the BBQ world. This chat cover the journey from Texas to Missouri and back to Texas. Along the way they grew a barbecue passion into a growing catering business which is now the BBQ trailer and BBQ business it is today. If you are thinking of going into the BBQ business(be it pop-up or catering), this interview will give you insight into what it takes and what it's really all about. Bonus: we chat with them right after their first pop-up event to see how it went and learn lesson first hand.NOTE: They are now at stationed outside of Barlow's First and Last (9710 N Crowley Rd. Crowley, Texas) every other Saturday starting October 12th.See them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/lilliansbbq/Follow them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lilliansbb/