Matt’s BBQ: Best barbecue in Portland, Oregon

The colorful BBQ Plate of brisket, pulled pork, and sausage, Matt's BBQ, Portland, Oregon

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 …

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Terry Black’s Barbecue: Central Texas BBQ in Austin

A beautiful plate of meat, Terry Black's Barbecue, Austin, Texas

This past April, I visited Austin, Texas, for the first time, and right at the top of my list was Terry Black’s Barbecue on Barton Springs Rd. When I booked my flight, I couldn’t stop thinking about all the delicious smoked meats, BBQ, and brisket I wanted to try. If you don’t know, Austin has …

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Phoebe’s Diner: Classic American diner in South Austin

The Brisket Benny, Phoebe’s Diner, Austin

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 …

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