ter pickles. (6) My personal vote went to Pitmaster Bramwell Tripp and Michael Samof Pozole (smoked red chile broth brooks of The Pit Room. Their clever topped with smoked pork shoulder, play and ode to a Texas Tradition; and dressed with pickled radish, Whataburger. The A-1 Thick and cilantro, lime, Mexican oregano and Smokey (a smoked all beef cheeseserved with a housemade tostada). I would love a big bowl of this once the burger link, house cured bacon, grilled onions, A1 thick and hearty weather gets a little colder. sauce served in a bun). The descrip(5) tion was cleverly presented on a card The People’s Choice Award went to reminiscent of the plastic order numPitmaster Brek Webber of Tin Roof BBQ in the Atascocita/Humble area. bers they give you at Whataburger. (7) The family owned restaurants suffered a fire just hours before the com- Another newcomer to this event was Pitmaster Wade Elkins and petition, but still managed to show up and win with a fantastic barbecue beef rib served with hot bread & but-
NICK RAMA, MICHAEL SAMBROOKS
CHEF ARASH KHARAT AND TEAM OF BEAVER’S
JOHN AVILA, VERONICA AVILA AND TEAM OF EL BURRO AND THE BULL
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