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Michelin Guide coverage continues on the podcast this week, with today's episode featuring 3 Texas Michelin star recipients: March, CorkScrew BBQ, and Hestia. First up, Eric is joined by June Rodil and Felipe Riccio of Goodnight Hospitality, then Nichole and Will Buckman of CorkScrew BBQ stop by, and finally Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group closes out the show. They all share with Eric their reactions to the Michelin Guide announcement ceremony, experience the event, what receiving the honor meant to them, what it means for their respective concepts going forward, how things have already picked up for all of them, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Bun B's Trill Burgers Coming to 2 Houston Suburbs in 2025 River Oaks Supper Club, Heights Ramen Shop, and 3 More Restaurants to Know Houston's Essential Jewish Diner Looks Better Than Ever After Refresh New Mexican Eatery Sweetens Houston with 150 Spirits and Bold Flavors
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While barbecue in other parts of the country focuses on pulled pork, ribs, or even sides, in Texas one menu item takes center stage -- brisket. Owner and pitmaster at Austin's Interstellar BBQ, John Bates explains how important brisket is to Texas culture. "Texas barbecue is definitely built around a few key concepts," he said. "It's very much driven by offset smokers. Our style is typically very low and slow with a lot of smoke and clean flavors going through the pits. It's also built on mostly brisket. It's definitely the most important item in all Texas barbecue." Pitmaster at Corkscrew BBQ in Spring, Will Buckman, discusses why he left his career in communications to open the restaurant, and Texas Monthly BBQ Editor Daniel Vaughn tells host Baylee Friday what to order if you want to get a feel for a barbecue restaurant.
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Loro's 2nd location being revealed, Bobby Heugel's new bar opening this week, and a 2nd location of Hando heading to Spring Branch. In the Restaurants of the Week Hamsa and Cafe Louie are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined in studio (yes in studio for the first time since March 2020) by Will and Nichole Buckman of CorkScrew BBQ. Will and Nichole speak with Eric about the state of CorkScrew BBQ, retaining staff through the past difficult 2 pandemic years, why they're always present, ways they have grown, the possibility of opening another restaurant in the future, the idea of relevance when it comes to restaurants, whether they cared about falling out of Texas Monthly's Top 10 BBQ places, the most overlooked item, speaking with Daniel Vaughn, what shows they're binging, why they don't mix barbecue and politics, Will's hobbies, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole Reveal Second Houston Location of Their Asian Smokehouse Bobby Heugel's 'Best' New Bar Rises Above Anvil with 200 Spirits and a Dream Team Staff Heights Favorite Sushi Restaurant Unrolls Exciting New Location in Spring Branch 9 Best Houston Restaurants and Bars to Sip and Savor The City's Top Wines Chris Shepherd Joins 2 Top Chefs to Aid Fire-Ravaged Houston Area Farm in Tasty Fundraising Event Downtown Hotel's New Speakeasy Event Space Unlocks Feminine Charm and Elegant Offerings
In this episode I get the chance to talk to Tom Nguyen who is better known as his BBQ alter ego Hirotoshi Mugen. We get into THAT, because it's quite interesting, but more importantly we discuss how his love for barbecue grew and all about his travels for barbecue throughout the great state of Texas. He provides amazing tips for Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue, CorkScrew BBQ, and Franklin as well as information on a dozen or more BBQ spots and pop-ups. I recommend getting a pen handy to take notes, because there are some gems within this interview. Mainly this chat focuses on the BBQ world, its people, and the incredible BBQ options Texas has. I can't thank Tom(Hirotoshi) enough for taking the time to share his story and thoughts.Follow Hirotoshi here: https://www.instagram.com/hirotoshi_mugenCheck Hirotoshi on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005052315287
Will and Nichole Buckman talk to Darren and I about their humble beginnings, from a hand made trailer to their brick and mortar and being one of the top barbecue establishments in the state of Texas by Texas Monthly. Please visit our sponsor Duke's Premium Meats ( https://www.dukespremiummeats.com/) and our partner Beaver's Restaurant ( https://www.beavershtx.com/). For more info please visit https://www.on3media.co/
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In this episode, Justin sits with Tom Heitzman to discuss his journey in the Oil and Gas Industry to his current role as Sr. Account Exec. At Hi-Crush. Reach out to Tom Heitzman and learn more about Hi-Crush. Tom's restaurant suggestions: Corkscrew BBQ: https://www.corkscrewbbq.com/ Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill: https://www.coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com Leave a Review Enjoy listening? Support the show by leaving a review in iTunes. Sign Up and Win Click here to sign up to win a mini projector from Tendeka! Monthly Happy Hour Oil & Gas Global Network is hosting a happy hour on March 26th, from 6-9 PM. This month's happy hour is brought to you by Flutura, HEB and Karbach Brewery. Flutura helps companies achieve competitive advantage and new revenue streams by maximizing asset performance & reliability, and process efficiency & optimization. Our Cerebra AI Platform tuned for IIOT powers connected asset and connected process use cases in the Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemicals, and Heavy Machinery Manufacturing industries. Learn more at www.flutura.com. Karbach- OGGN's official drink sponsor. Bringing you Texas-brewed beer! Find out about their beer here. H-E-B- OGGN's official food sponsor. Find out more here. OGGN is always accepting Happy Hour sponsors. If you would like to get your company in front of our large young, professional audience, reach out to our Project Coordinator, Julie McLelland by e-mail. OGGN Announcements We are excited to announce we have launched a new podcast! Oil and Gas Legal Risk Podcast hosted by Sarah Stogner. You can listen and subscribe here. Her podcast will showcase stories and tips/advice for everything to do with legal in Oil and Gas. Upcoming Events Energy Fundamentals & Fashion When: March 7th, 2019 | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Where: Midland Country Club Dress: Business to Business Casual The afternoon session consists of lectures from Texas Tech professors covering the essentials of law, energy commerce, geosciences, and petroleum engineering. Continuing education credits will be provided, as well as snacks and drinks. A networking happy hour wraps up the education component from 5 – 6 p.m. The WEN Fashion Show begins at 6 p.m. and includes dinner, drinks, and the best of industry apparel (business professional/casual, FRs and more). HSE for Unconventional Oil & Gas 2019 When: March 19-21, 2019 Where: San Antonio, TX Dress: Business to Business Casual The HSE for Unconventional Oil & Gas 2019 event will prioritize safety concerns and challenges to promote a safe culture. Attendees will discuss best practices to drive down incidents for unconventional oil & gas to implement into their processes. Key topics to be discussed include strategizing approaches to managing human performance and workforce, best practices for transportation safety, optimizing contractor safety plans and procedures, HSE management system strategies and more! IPAA's Texas Wildcatters' Open When: Thursday, March 21st, 2019 Where: Houston, TX Dress: Business to Business Casual Join us for a great networking opportunity, find the schedule here. Houston Professional Petroleum Data Expo When: April 9-10th, 2019 Where: Houston, TX Dress: Business to business casual Join us for two days of learning, engaging and connecting with others in our industry. Attend presentations, interactive activities, discussions and more on our five stages and learn from our Sponsors and Exhibitors about the latest in Petroleum Data. More Oil and Gas Global Network Podcasts Oil and Gas This Week Podcast | Oil and Gas HS&E Podcast | Oil and Gas Star...
In this episode, Justin sits with Tom Heitzman to discuss his journey in the Oil and Gas Industry to his current role as Sr. Account Exec. At Hi-Crush. Reach out to Tom Heitzman and learn more about Hi-Crush. Tom's restaurant suggestions: Corkscrew BBQ: https://www.corkscrewbbq.com/ Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill: https://www.coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com Leave a Review Enjoy listening? Support the show by leaving a review in iTunes. Sign Up and Win Click here to sign up to win a mini projector from Tendeka! Monthly Happy Hour Oil & Gas Global Network is hosting a happy hour on March 26th, from 6-9 PM. This month's happy hour is brought to you by Flutura, HEB and Karbach Brewery. Flutura helps companies achieve competitive advantage and new revenue streams by maximizing asset performance & reliability, and process efficiency & optimization. Our Cerebra AI Platform tuned for IIOT powers connected asset and connected process use cases in the Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemicals, and Heavy Machinery Manufacturing industries. Learn more at www.flutura.com. Karbach- OGGN's official drink sponsor. Bringing you Texas-brewed beer! Find out about their beer here. H-E-B- OGGN's official food sponsor. Find out more here. OGGN is always accepting Happy Hour sponsors. If you would like to get your company in front of our large young, professional audience, reach out to our Project Coordinator, Julie McLelland by e-mail. OGGN Announcements We are excited to announce we have launched a new podcast! Oil and Gas Legal Risk Podcast hosted by Sarah Stogner. You can listen and subscribe here. Her podcast will showcase stories and tips/advice for everything to do with legal in Oil and Gas. Upcoming Events Energy Fundamentals & Fashion When: March 7th, 2019 | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Where: Midland Country Club Dress: Business to Business Casual The afternoon session consists of lectures from Texas Tech professors covering the essentials of law, energy commerce, geosciences, and petroleum engineering. Continuing education credits will be provided, as well as snacks and drinks. A networking happy hour wraps up the education component from 5 – 6 p.m. The WEN Fashion Show begins at 6 p.m. and includes dinner, drinks, and the best of industry apparel (business professional/casual, FRs and more). HSE for Unconventional Oil & Gas 2019 When: March 19-21, 2019 Where: San Antonio, TX Dress: Business to Business Casual The HSE for Unconventional Oil & Gas 2019 event will prioritize safety concerns and challenges to promote a safe culture. Attendees will discuss best practices to drive down incidents for unconventional oil & gas to implement into their processes. Key topics to be discussed include strategizing approaches to managing human performance and workforce, best practices for transportation safety, optimizing contractor safety plans and procedures, HSE management system strategies and more! IPAA's Texas Wildcatters' Open When: Thursday, March 21st, 2019 Where: Houston, TX Dress: Business to Business Casual Join us for a great networking opportunity, find the schedule here. Houston Professional Petroleum Data Expo When: April 9-10th, 2019 Where: Houston, TX Dress: Business to business casual Join us for two days of learning, engaging and connecting with others in our industry. Attend presentations, interactive activities, discussions and more on our five stages and learn from our Sponsors and Exhibitors about the latest in Petroleum Data. More Oil and Gas Global Network Podcasts Oil and Gas This Week Podcast | Oil and Gas HS&E Podcast | Oil and Gas Startups Podcast Engage with Oil and Gas Global Network LinkedIn Group | Facebook | modalpoint | Lean Oilfield | WellHub Connect with Justin Gautier LinkedIn | Twitter | E-Mail | Oil and Gas Global Network Frac Sand, Apple Ear Pods and Bending it Like Beckham with Tom Heitzman, Senior Account Executive at Hi-Crush on Oil and Gas Onshor...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: barbecue festival season! Chris (who organizes a festival himself)and Greg discuss upcoming events with Will and Nichole Buckman of CorkScrew BBQ, who promise a surprise. Support the show.
Listen in to part two as Will and Nichole Buckman buy their first Oyler and discuss their move to their new location in Old Town Spring, Tx. We also talk about their consistency, selection of meat sources, and their obsession with order accuracy. Be sure to check out Corkscrew BBQ, one of the Texas Monthly Top 10 BBQ Joints, and order the cobbler! www.Corkscrewbbq.com 26608 Keith Street, 77373 Spring, Texas Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am- Sold Out Twitter @corkscrewbbq Instagram corkscrewbbq
Corkscrew BBQ Interview Part 1 Will and Nichole Buckman had just started a family when they decided to transition from running a small barbecue catering business out of their home to a full fledged business. It was a big leap of faith with two young babies at home, but the risk paid off. Corkscrew BBQ began operating their food trailer in 2011 in Spring, Texas (just outside of Houston) and soon began receiving acclaim. Though both had worked in barbecue restaurants as teenagers, Will and Nichole did not do much market research before they began cooking and selling their barbecue, which helped give Corkscrew its unique flavors and style that set it apart from other restaurants. Alison Cook from the Houston Chronicle took notice of Corkscrew BBQ early on and wrote a positive review which brought them an immediate rush of new customers. Over the next several years the Buckmans continued to perfect their craft and in 2013 made the Texas Monthly's coveted Top 50 BBQ List. The accolades continued to roll in and Corkscrew developed a loyal and large fan base, leading to stout lines and daily sell-outs of their product. In the summer of 2015 a building became available in the Old Town Spring area and the Buckmans were ready. Within a few short months they renovated the building and opened Corkscrew BBQ as a brick and mortar in October 2015. Having transitioned to an Oyler pit during the trailer days, Corkscrew added another Oyler to increase capacity for the restaurant. Cooking on two Oyler pits gives Will Buckman the opportunity to put out a stellar, consistent product while still getting a little more sleep than an offset would allow. In the spring of 2017 Corkscrew BBQ once again made the Texas Monthly Top 50 list, this time being placed in the top tier of barbecue in the state as the no. 7 rated joint. Business continues to boom these days for these two hard working, family oriented business owners. Both Will and Nichole remain dedicated to running Corkscrew full time - the restaurant has never been open without one of them there - while also making time for their family. With the Buckman's commitment to serving only high quality, premium meats and ingredients, Corkscrew BBQ stands out with top notch prime all natural brisket, Duroc ribs, homemade cobbler and sides, and non-traditional barbecue items like tacos with homemade green chile ranch. Corkscrew BBQ is a shining example of how great barbecue can be when quality and customer service are held to the highest standard. www.Corkscrewbbq.com 26608 Keith Street, 77373 Spring, Texas Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am- Sold Out Twitter @corkscrewbbq Instagram corkscrewbbq
CorkScrew owners Will and Nichole Buckman tell Chris and Greg how they took their business in Spring from cult trailer truck to brick-and-mortar in the elite realm of top Texas barbecue joints. Support the show.
Over the last year the name Moberg has burst onto the barbecue scene, but what many don't know is that the man behind the incredibly popular smokers is no newcomer to the world of pit building. Sunny Moberg has been welding since he was a teenager, and his roots in Texas barbecue stretch back to his grandfather, the founder of Smokey Denmark sausage company. Sunny's pits, made mostly from decommissioned propane tanks, have received much acclaim from barbecue enthusiasts to acclaimed BBQ joints for their expert craftsmanship, superior airflow, and cooking efficiency. Sunny also makes the trailers for his pits, a skill he learned early on when owning a previous trailer manufacturing business. As you'll hear from barbecue up-and-comers Brett Boren (@brettsbbq) and Cody Avery (averybarbecue) as well as top pitmasters Scott Moore (@tejaschocolate) and Will Buckman (corkscrewbbq) in this episode, Moberg Smokers are built extremely well and priced fairly. Some of Sunny's clients include the aforementioned Corkscrew BBQ and Tejas Chocolate and Barbecue as well as Killen's Barbecue, Flores Barbecue, Stiles Switch BBQ and Brew, Terry Black's Barbecue, and many others including international buyers! The demand for a Moberg Smoker has gotten so high, in fact, that the wait list for a pit built by Sunny has become almost as famous as the pits themselves, but you'll hear in our interview with Sunny that he has some help on the way to speed up his process. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our latest giveaway of some great Moberg Smoker merchandise! We are also only one episode away from the announcement of our epic Yeti Cooler giveaway, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast as well as follow us on social media (@talesfromthepits on Instagram, @bbqpodcast on twitter) to get all of the latest details on what we're up to. Find Moberg Smokers onthe internet: @mobergsmokers twitter: https://twitter.com/mobergsmokers?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobergsmokers/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moberg-Smokers-157469770932197/ and at their website: https://mobergsmokers.com/
It’s a special BBQ edition of What’s Eric Eating this week as Texas Monthly released their list for the Top 50 Barbecue joints in Texas. To help breakdown the list CultureMap Food Editor and host Eric Sandler is joined by the cofounder of the Houston Barbecue Festival Michael Fulmer. The guys give their takes on the list, why the list is important, who finished where, what it takes to make the list, and look at the list from both the Houston and statewide perspectives. Eric and Michael are then joined by Will and Nichole Buckman of CorkScrew BBQ to discuss their restaurant finishing 7th on the list, the reaction they’ve gotten since the news broke, how they’ve gotten better since the last time they were on Texas Monthly's top 50 list, their commitment to their restaurant, whether they would ever expand, the trends in the bbq scene, and much more! #EricSandler #WhatsEricEating #CultureMap #MichaelFulmer #HoustonBarbecueFestival #WillBuckman #NicholeBuckman #CorkScrewBBQ #Barbecue #TexasMonthly #Food #Restaurant