Each year, James Beard hands me some fresh FOMO on a silver platter. The USA’s most prestigious culinary institution works similar to Michelin but is generally broader in criteria. In the past, I’ve been much more satisfied with something that’s been James Bread-approved rather than just Michelin-approved. Now, that’s not to say Michelin isn’t reliable, but I’ve found James Beard to be a stronger indicator of quality when I’m dining around the USA. Paying attention to the hospitality body has led me to some fantastic dining experiences. I’m not one for gatekeeping, so here are five of those di ..read more

Panther City BBQ is a small business with big flavor that has risen the Texas BBQ ranks to hold a Guinness World Record. The barbecue scene in the US is taken seriously by hordes of cookers and consumers alike, and some of the best restaurants for it are found all across the country. From coast to coast, ambitious smoked meat fanatics ceremoniously light up their wood-fired smoke pits in the eternal journey to hone their craft before marching to battle at barbecue competitions. Some of these are at a local, amateur level, while others like the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest ..read more

In addition to undeniably delicious ‘cue, Panther City BBQ’s pitmasters get another notch on their belts: longest barbecue marathon ever. Texans can breathe a little easier knowing that Fort Worth’s own Panther City BBQ took home the Guinness World Record for longest barbecue marathon team — a record that was previously held by a team of Italian pitmasters. Beginning Wednesday, July 13, the pitmasters at Panther City BBQ started a marathon of slow-cooked masterpieces until they were able to barbecue continuously for 40 hours, 49 minutes, and 17 seconds. This bested the previous record of ..read more

For years, Texas Monthly published a single guide to cover all the barbecue in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Then Fort Worth (and the Mid-Cities) went off and became the most exciting place in Texas for new barbecue joints, so it’s time for the Panther City to get its own directory. We recently published a list of the top fifty barbecue joints in Texas and fifty more honorable mentions, but our recommendations don’t stop there. You can get a great meal of smoked meats at any one of these Fort Worth–area joints… In the city of Fort Worth Panther City BBQ (T ..read more

DALLAS (KDAF) — Pulled pork, smoked brisket, ribs, and more, there might not be a better cuisine in the world than Texas barbecue. With insane popularity and being copied all over the world, Texas BBQ remains the king of the meats. The question then becomes, what Texas BBQ spots are the best to get your tastebuds to? A report from Texas Real Food found the 10 best Texas BBQ joints out there for your eating pleasure, “The sizzle on the grill, the musky smoke in the air, and of course the tender, juicy meat—all senses are pleasured by this much-loved Texan favorite. Baby back ribs or b ..read more

On Friday, July 15, Texas Monthly and Travel Texas broke the Guinness World Record for the Longest BBQ Marathon Team in partnership with Fort Worth’s Panther City BBQ. The restaurant’s team of pitmasters clocked in a total of 40 hours, 49 minutes and 17 seconds of continuous barbecuing. The BBQ Marathon took place July 13 – 15, at Panther City BBQ, with pitmasters Chris Magallanes, Mark Montemayor and Ernie Morales grilling nonstop through the day and night, preparing fajitas, tablitas, hamburgers and more. All food from the event was donated to the loca ..read more

10. Panther City BBQ Texas Monthly loved this Fort Worth staple for their spareribs, smoked turkey, sausages, pork belly burnt ends and pork belly poppers. Texas Monthly says, “But the showstopper is the brisket elote. Layers of creamed corn, chopped brisket, queso fresco, cilantro, and hot sauce are a full meal in a cup.” WFAA first met the guys behind the popular Fort Worth BBQ joint back in July 2019. They’d left their corporate jobs and were slingin’ cue from a smoking-hot trailer outside the Republic Street Bar on Hattie Street. “We didn’t have any expectation, but we do know ..read more

Thanks to the barbecue boom Texas has experienced over the last decade, ridiculously talented pitmasters have cropped up everywhere, breathing new life into a regional cuisine once associated with dusty roads and weathered picnic tables. (Okay, there’s still plenty of that.) These pitmasters and chefs are not only crushing classic ’cue like they’ve been at it for 70 years, but infusing their food with just as much culture as smoke. From a group of twenty-somethings who are masters of their craft to a former fine-dining chef whose approach to barbecue is refreshingly stripped-down and honest, t ..read more

Panther City BBQ (201 E Hattie St, 682-499-5618) is famous for its traditional Texas-style barbecue, scrumptious tacos, and original dishes like the Southside Slammer — brisket, pulled pork, jalapeño cheese sausage, smoked bologna, and the fixins. Co-owners Chris Magallanes and Ernest Morales recently launched a popular school for aspiring barbecuers called BBQU, so we met up with the duo to talk smoked meats and new happenings at the Near Southside restaurant. The post Barside Chat with Panther City BBQ appeared first on Panther City BBQ ..read more

Welcome to the new era of foodgasm with the Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas 2021. Before when you say barbecue in Texas, one of two things will happen: either people would be so hungry just by the mention of it – well, if you know Texas BBQ, you know it’s THAT mouth-watering – or people would already go on a heated debate on how to best prepare the meat. Because just like in any dish, people can be very particular about the traditional way of cooking things. Now, people are still salivating over it, but many have become more open to the fact that this foodgasm, or rather meatgasm, is taki ..read more