Category Archives: Texas

Food and travel writing featuring the state of Texas.

Granger’s in Sabine Pass

Posted on July 26, 2015 by J.C. Reid

Menu from Granger’s in Sabine Pass ca. 1940s or 50s Reader Bill Gay sent me these great scans of the menu from Granger’s in Sabine Pass after reading my column about barbecue crabs in the Houston Chronicle. I’d say these … Continue reading →

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List of my Houston Chronicle Barbecue Columns

Posted on June 26, 2015 by J.C. Reid

New Zion BBQ I’ve just created a page that lists all of my Houston Chronicle barbecue columns, with non-paywalled links for your viewing pleasure. You can view it by clicking here, or clicking the “My Houston Chronicle BBQ Columns” at … Continue reading →

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2014 UK Barbecue Tour

Posted on January 5, 2014 by J.C. Reid

2014 UK Barbecue Tour – photo rooreynolds I’ll be touring Texas-inspired barbecue joints in the United Kingdom starting January 8th. Here’s some background. The export of Texas barbecue – or more specifically the culture of Texas barbecue – is a … 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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Crab-tastrophe!

Posted on September 7, 2013 by J.C. Reid

Traditional fried crabs at Benno’s “There’s just nothing coming up out of the water,” explained Tracy Deltz, owner of Benno’s in Galveston, when I asked why he’s had trouble keeping crabs on the menu this summer. It’s a refrain I’ve … Continue reading →

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