When I think of the must-eat foods in Portland, Oregon, the last thing that comes to mind is Texas-style BBQ. While Portland is a foodie paradise, the city isn’t known for its smoked meats and BBQ scene. Portland is best known for seafood, doughnuts, Asian food, and craft beer. But if you are looking for …
This past April, I visited Austin, Texas, for the first time, and Terry Black’s Barbecue was at the very top of my must-try BBQ list. The family-owned restaurant on Barton Springs Rd. is a popular destination for those seeking authentic Central Texas barbecue. If you don’t know, Austin has many quintessential Central Texas BBQ restaurants. …
Phoebe’s Diner, located in Austin, Texas, is a casual diner serving everything from scratch-made American classics to barbecue. In 2017, the owners of Winebelly, one of South Austin’s best wine bars, opened Phoebe’s Diner. The diner, located a few doors down from Winebelly, sits next to a gas station in a strip mall off W …