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Robert Moss - History of Charleston Dining

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We were elated to once again sit down at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival with esteemed author and culinary historian Robert Moss. Tune in for a wide ranging discussion on the food and drink history of commercial dining in the south, Robert’s job as the restaurant critic for Post and Courier, and of course his role as contributing barbecue editor for Southern Living. 

 

Robert’s incredibly well-researched books are a must read for any food lover and his knowledge on all things in the southern culinary realm are enlightening. 

 

Order Robert’s books via https://www.robertfmoss.com/

 

Plan your trip to next year’s Charleston Wine and Food Festival via  https://charlestonwineandfood.com/

Reese Bros BBQ

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Nick and Elliott Reese got bit by the BBQ bug while going to school in Austin.

Their journey took them to far west Texas but eventually brought them back to their hometown San Antonio to launch Reese Bros BBQ. With a menu that has a great San Antonio flair to it, the Reeses and their talented kitchen team have helped continue to elevate the barbecue scene in the Alamo city.

 

Instagram: reesebrosbbq

Website: reesebrosbbq.com

 

King BBQ - Jackrabbit Filly

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Shuai and Corrie Wang were ready for a change after years working in New York City restaurants. They’d settled on their next move being to Charleston to open a new restaurant with a friend, but when those plans fell through shortly after uprooting their lives, the Wangs struck out on their own. 

 

After opening Short Grain food truck to much acclaim and success, Shuai and Corrie set their sights on a brick and mortar. The concept for the restaurant grew over time to something deeply personal for Shuai, and that’s reflected all over the menu at Jackrabbit Filly. Featuring the food he grew up eating and being influenced by, the menu is a fun and delicious mix of cultures and techniques which makes a meal at Jackrabbit Filly an adventure. 

 

Last year as they began to look for ways to help their team grow with new opportunities, Corrie and Shuai began working with Brandon Olson, their then sous chef at Jackrabbit Filly, to help develop a new concept that would continue exploring Shuai’s Chinese upbringing while also incorporating barbecue flavors Brandon grew up with in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The upcoming King BBQ will be another exciting addition to the Charleston dining scene with Brandon stepping into the role of pitmaster and chef de cuisine. Currently popping up on the menu at Jackrabbit Filly on Sundays, King BBQ will be opening this year in a brick and mortar location in North Charleston. 

 

This episode was record live at The Podcast Cafe in the Culinary Village at the Charleston Wine+ Food Festival. Check out charlestonwineandfood.com for information about next year’s festival.

 

Jackrabbit Filly

Instagram: jackrabbitfilly

Website: jackrabbitfilly.com

 

King BBQ

Instagram: kingbbqchs

Website: eatkingbbq.com

 

Corrie’s novels can be ordered via corriewang.com

 

 

The Next Chapter for LeRoy and Lewis

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LeRoy and Lewis BBQ has become one of the most influential and revered barbecue businesses in the industry. What Evan LeRoy and Sawyer Lewis have built since launching their food truck in 2017 has left an undeniable impression on the barbecue world not only for the quality of the food they produce, but also for the manner in which they operate their business. 

Evan and Sawyer have fostered a working environment within their staff that encourages collaboration and growth all while staying true to their mantra of responsible product sourcing and usage. These principles have influenced countless barbecue businesses operating today and lead to deserved recognition and accolades for LeRoy and Lewis BBQ. 

The service and quality produced out of their food truck in South Austin has been admirable, but the long term goal for LeRoy and Lewis has been to operate as a brick and mortar operation. Tune in for exciting details on the future for Evan, Sawyer, Nathan, Lindsey and the L&L crew!

Instagram: leroyandlewis
Website: leroyandlewisbbq.com
YouTube Channel: leroyandlewissbbq
Patreon: patreon.com/leroyandlewis

 

Charleston Wine+Food 2023 recap

Charleston continues to be one of our favorite food cities to visit, and the Charleston Wine + Food Festival is one of the great gateways to exploring the scene. We were fortunate to be invited to this event again in 2023 and had an absolutely wonderful time both at the festival events and eating around the city.

Tune in to hear about plenty of barbecue and other culinary delights we were able to partake in this year. An enormous thanks to the Charleston Wine + Food team for giving us such a great platform to continue to highlight both the festival and the city. Start planning now to get to the festival  March 6-10, 2024!

Instagram: chswineandfood
Website: Charlestonwineandfood.com

 

10 Years of Micklethwait Craft Barbecue

Tom Micklethwait has been at the forefront of the modern barbecue movement that has taken place in the last decade. From high quality meats to well made sides and condiments, Micklethwait Craft Meats has been serving all of the staples we’ve come to associate with craft barbecue since their beginning.

 

As they celebrated ten years in business we sat down with Tom to discuss his career, the current state of barbecue, and his latest venture, Saddle Up, located next door to the barbecue trailer.

 

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Micklethwait Craft Meats

Thu-Sun 11a - sold out 

Website: craftmeatsaustin.com

Instagram: craftmeats

 

Saddle Up

Thu-Sun 10a - 5p

Instagram: saddleupaustin

 

Ep 190 Season Three Recap

For our last episode of season three we took a look back at another incredible year in barbecue and highlight some of our favorite bites and memories from a busy 2022. Thanks again to our wonderful sponsors, listeners and guests for making this year so amazing!

 

We're proud to partner with Pitts and Spitts for this episode. Please visit www.pittsandspitts.com/tales and use promo code tales for a special spice rub inclusion with your purchase of $500 or more from this trusted Houston pit builder.

 

We have begun planning for 2023. If you know of a place we need to get to, or get back to please reach out and let us know!

 

Ep 189 - Chris Prieto Prime BBQ

Christopher Prieto, aka The Barbecue Nerd, has had one of the more unique journeys through the barbecue world that you’re likely to find. From his storied competition cooking career to his work with veterans and opening his first restaurant, Christopher’s story of faith, determination and service is an inspiring one.

If you’re anywhere near the Raleigh, North Carolina area, Prime BBQ is a must stop for Christopher’s menu of inspired barbecue meats and sides.

Restaurant Instagram: primebbq

Christopher’s Instagram: barbecue_nerd

https://prime-bbq.com/

403 KNIGHTDALE STATION RUN
KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545

Open TUES-SAT 11:00-SOLD OUT

Ep.188 Bourbon Bonus Episode

During our recent trip to Kentucky we decided to record a special bonus episode about our bourbon experience including a blind tasting we each did. The moral of the story for bourbon with us is this: drink what you like, not what the internet tells you to like!

Tune in to hear the details and please give us some feedback on the episode. We are always going to be a barbecue podcast, but it’s fun to explore other topics from time to time.

 

Ep. 187 Red Hog Butchery

We are fans of the crafts of butchery and were pleased to spend time with some of the crew at Red Hog Artisan Meat in Louisville, Kentucky on a recent road trip.

Butchery, charcuterie, and dry aging are on full display at Red Hog. Their restaurant and butcher shop provides Louisville an outlet for the highest quality meats both for home cooking purposes or for top notch restaurant meal. 

Aaron Sortman, James Andrews, and Dustin Olsen are three of the key members of this ambitious operation that breaks down whole animals, cures a variety of pork cuts, and dry ages beef for Red Hog’s restaurant and meat counter. Tune in to hear their story which includes a barbecue component as Dustin and crew are doing monthly BBQ services at Red Hog!

Red Hog: http://www.redhogartisanmeat.com/

2622 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206

Open Tuesday - Saturday

 

We're proud to partner with Pitts and Spitts for this episode. Please visit www.pittsandspitts.com/tales and use promo code tales for a special spice rub inclusion with your purchase of $500 or more from this trusted Houston pit builder.