Category Archives: Blog Only

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Back to Istanbul

Posted on November 20, 2013 by J.C. Reid

Istanbul, Turkey I’ll be traveling to Istanbul, Turkey today as part of a press tour sponsored and paid for by Turkish Airlines and the Turkish Tourism Office. There will be seven other US-based travel writers on the tour. I feel … Continue reading →

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2013 Boudin Cook-Off in Lafayette, Louisiana

Posted on November 1, 2013 by J.C. Reid

2013 Boudin Cook-Off in Lafayette, LA. Click above for larger image, then scroll left-right to see it all. One of the very nicest things about living in Houston is that you can jump in the car, drive a few hours … Continue reading →

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Clarence Pierson is Back

Posted on October 18, 2013 by J.C. Reid

Houston Pitmaster Clarence Pierson More than two years ago, when Clarence Pierson closed his celebrated Acres Homes barbecue joint due to health reasons, he promised that someday he’d re-open. There have been several false starts over the years – mainly … Continue reading →

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Houston Scores Strong in Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints

Posted on May 15, 2013 by J.C. Reid

Texas Monthly – June 2013 Houston barbecue made a strong showing in the every-five-year Texas Monthly Top 50 Barbecue Joints list released today (the full issue will be on newsstands May 22nd). Five barbecue joints from the area made the … Continue reading →

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Return to Bilbao

Posted on December 24, 2012 by J.C. Reid

Bilbao, Spain. Click above for larger image, then scroll left-right to see it all. When I visited Bilbao, Spain for the first time this past October, I felt like I was returning to a familiar destination. The word “Bilbao” has … Continue reading →

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