prepare for Mueller's...possibly the greatest of them all

Later this week I will regale you stories from one of the Country's, nay, Planet's greatest BBQ treasures -- Louie Mueller's in Taylor, TX. Annually regarded as one of the Top 5 BBQ offerings in that state I had the honor of visiting with my brother, Captain Tex (CT). It was such an amazing lunch (they usually run out of food by dinner) that I am struggling to find the words to describe it. In the meantime, and to prepare yourself, I offer you a brief review of J Mueller's (third generation and brother of current Louie Mueller owner, Wayne Mueller) BBQ in South Austin. As Fat Artery starts off, "the apple didn't fall far from the tree."

BBQ package for Him AND Her!!!

If you love to BBQ but hate that it is lady repellant then this weekend may be for you.  The BBQ Bootcamp:

For over 60 years the Alisal has treated grilling as a fine art and now our executive chef Pascal Godé, with the help of legendary Grill Master and Hitching Post II owner, Frank Ostini, will help you hone your grilling skills.
Morning sessions will cover all the aspects of BBQ from the best way to start a fire to what to do with spice rubs; afternoons are free for horseback riding, golf or a visit to the spa; and evenings give you a chance to interact with local guest chefs and winemakers who will be on hand to create feasts designed to further fire-up your grilling passions.

When you propose the idea stress the word "spa," and remind her that there is an "Executive Chef" which is normally not associated with BBQ, and, AND! that he/she has a frenchy name.

When you come back please tell me what "traditional Santa Maria-style BBQ" is.

Time to bring your A Game Colorado

Colorado will soon have a new resident and it is important that we make him feel at home.  He grew up in Tennessee so he knows good BBQ.  Please join me in welcoming PEYTON MANNING!!!!!


I have been told by sources that Mr. Manning struggled with this decision.  It came down to Tennessee and Denver, and the quality of BBQ in TN is well documented.  But what of Colorado BBQ?  Who knows?  Where can one learn of the stylings and offerings of Colorado Que?  My source told me that Mr. Manning was comforted with the reviews and information he found here.  With his BBQ anxieties sufficiently assuaged, Mr. Manning picked up the phone and made the call.