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In this episode of "This Week in Barbecue," we bring you the latest festival recaps and BBQ news. We start with Grill and Chill Fest 2024, a joyful event that included a special donation in honor of Darren W. Carter's work with foster youth and an unexpected gift for Evan Pearl—Rasheed's smoker! Auntie Delilah impressed everyone with a new mac and cheese creation, and live demos from Gerald and Chuck kept the crowd entertained. The night wrapped up with a Waffle House visit, officially a post-event tradition. Next, we cover the Openfire Meat Up 2024 in Hondo, TX, hosted by Al Frugoni. With appearances from BBQ legends like Tuffy Stone and Robert Sierra, the event saw North and South California BBQ teams showing up and showing out. Top 3 honors went to Argentina's team, with People's Choice awarded to Team TFTI. We were also thrilled to meet young talent Rae Barker, 2023 MasterChef Junior Champion. Looking forward, we preview Holy Smokes, coming November 9th, and share news including high-quality cheese options on the way, and Wild Heaven Beer teaming up with Fox Bros for a new Toco Hill location. MM BBQ Company is collaborating with Kunchi for a backyard BBQ academy in Tool, TX, on November 2, and Ziegler BBQ Co. celebrates receiving their business license with Springfield, MO pop-up events soon. Lanes BBQ has signed a lease to open a restaurant in Bethlehem in 2025, while Austin's historic House Park BBQ reopens after a fire four years ago. And finally, mark your calendars for Texas Monthly BBQ Fest on November 2-3 in Lockhart, TX, and the new season of Smoke Sessions!
Welcome to the latest episode of "This Week in Barbecue," your go-to source for everything sizzling in the world of BBQ. In this episode, we're excited to announce that Fox Bros is now taking holiday catering orders, perfect for adding a smoky touch to your festive feasts. Tragedy has struck the BBQ community, with Helberg Barbecue in Woodway, Texas, losing their pitroom to a fire, and Matt Horn's Horn Barbecue in Oakland suffering a similar fate. We share how you can help these beloved establishments rebuild through their GoFundMe campaigns. On a more uplifting note, Rodney Scott's BBQ is set for significant expansion, including a 2024 Nashville location in collaboration with Eric Church, and upcoming spots in Miami, FL, and Hoover, AL. Angie Harris, head Pitmaster at Rodney Scott's Atlanta, is someone to watch in this growing empire. The episode also dives into the competitive spirit of BBQ with the Memphis in May Team Application Guide, preparing you for the event from May 15-18, 2024, at Liberty Park in Memphis, TN. We celebrate the success of Eddie Wright BBQ, which has received its second DoorDash grant in partnership with the NAACP. The episode stirs up some debate with 1ChefOnAMission's question about menu misinterpretation – is it on the customer or the owner? Gordon Ramsey gives us the raw truth about what it takes to start a restaurant, and it might not be what you're expecting. Don't miss Pitmaster Santa at Reformation Brewery in Smyrna on December 10th, and join us as we discuss a controversial cooking method – microwaving steaks. Tune in to this packed episode for a deep dive into the heart of BBQ culture, challenges, and celebrations.
Fox Bros Expanding: Exciting news for BBQ lovers! Fox Bros is hiring for their new Brookhaven counter service location. Get ready for some mouthwatering BBQ action. Brisket Prices: We're diving into the ever-important topic of brisket prices. Find out what's cooking in the world of this BBQ staple. Southern Living's Top 50 BBQ Joints 2023: Discover the best of the best as we explore Southern Living's list of the top 50 BBQ joints for 2023. Who made the cut this year? Zavalas BBQ Classes: Looking to up your BBQ game? Zavalas has some exciting news with three BBQ classes coming up in October, November, and December. Don't miss your chance to learn from the pros.King BBQ's Anticipated Arrival: We're also talking about King BBQ, one of BA's 10 most anticipated restaurants for 2023. Plus, they're hiring! Find out what makes them a must-visit spot. Tune in to "This Week In Barbecue" for all the latest BBQ news, tips, and mouthwatering updates. It's your one-stop shop for everything BBQ! Follow Rasheed: Rasheed Philips Follow Bryan: Secret Pint BBQ
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Today on this part of the show, Otis challenges Fox Bros in a burger off, we have a sushi terrorist, what wild animal ended up in your house and the dad joke competition
Unstoppables! Please consider taking this survey about our listener demographics so that we can better determine how to best serve our listeners. Less than 10 simple questions. Here is the link: CLICK HERE Growing up in Texas, twin brothers Jonathan and Justin Fox were inspired by Texas heat and southern spice. After moving from Fort Worth to Atlanta, Justin and Jonathan were homesick for Texas-style barbecue and after being unable to find the flavors they grew up with, the twin brothers decided to take matters into their own hands. With no professional training, Jonathan and Justin began throwing backyard gatherings for friends and family to test out their barbecue skills. Small gatherings grew into cooking for over 250 people, a barbecue catering operation was born. After a pop-up stint at Smith's Olde Bar in 2005 where Fox Brothers was named “Runner-up Best Barbecue in Atlanta", the brothers decided to open their own restaurant. In 2007, The Brothers along with partner Beau Nolen, opened the Candler Park location on Dekalb Avenue and began welcoming guests with their signature style of smoked brisket, pulled pork, wings, and a mix of original side dishes seven days a week. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me! Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favor success quote/mantra: "If you ain't learning, you ain't living." In this episode with Jonathan Fox we will discuss: Advice for first time BBQers Finding your unique selling point How to stand out today Finding a brick and mortal location Parking problems with a very popular restaurant Today's sponsor: Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? The best service and best food What is your biggest weakness? Always trying to have the best service and food What's one thing you ask or look for when interviewing/growing your team? Something about them and who they are and what brings them to us? What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Remember to say no Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Connect with people and make positive experiences What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influenced operations? Micros Avero What is one thing you feel restaurateurs don't do well enough or often enough? Stay on quality If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? If you're not learning, you're not living Be proud of what you do Just because you have it doesn't mean you need to sell it Contact: Website: http://www.foxbrosbbq.com Instagram: @foxbrosbarbq Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Jonathan Fox for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time! Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!
Brothers Jonathan and Justin Fox grew up in Texas, moved to Atlanta, and over time have built an amazing barbecue footprint in that area. From humble beginnings of backyard barbecue parties to eventually opening their first restaurant, the Fox brothers have continued to grow their business. Now fifteen years into being restaurant owners, they opened a massive second location serving their signature menu of barbecue focused favorites with creative touches. As new opportunities have come about for them to grow their brand, they've seized them all while keeping a focus on quality. Never ones to settle, the Fox brothers have now turned their attention to a new counter service style spot they're building in the Brookhaven area north of Atlanta that's slated to open in 2023.
Howdy, Tripperz! This week Jo and Jordyn had a chat with Jonathon Fox, one of the owners of Fox Bros BBQ in Atlanta. They had stopped to eat at Fox Bros while hanging in Atlanta a few weeks back, and after finding Dead logos on the t-shirts the servers wore they felt the need to reach out. The three talked everything from discovering the jam world, to the genesis of Fox Bros, and much more! Be sure to stop in whenever you find yourself in Atlanta for unreal eats and a delightful atmosphere!! Much love, and catch you on down the road! Check out Fox Bros BBQ at: Instagram - @foxbrosbarbq Web - foxbrosbbq.com You can follow/support the show at the following sites: Instagram - @roadtripperz1211, @boomerangskymusic TikTok - @roadtripperz1211, @boomskymusic Patreon - patreon.com/otrwjnj Etsy - colorsbyjoandjo.etsy.com Bandcamp - boomerangskyband513.bandcamp.com Email - roadtripperz1211@gmail.com Leave the show 5 stars and a review on Apple Podcasts!
Some fried food is so crispy, so crunchy and so incredible that you feel like you've died and gone to heaven. Episode content:Ali Khan keeps it old-school with a phenomenal fried hot chicken sammy from Tumble 22 in Austin, Texas.Simon Majumdar takes his taste buds to the next level with a crispy pork shank at Salo-Salo Grill in West Covina, CA.Jeff Mauro heads to Proxi in Chicago for a food frenzy with the most-unique version of street corn ever imagined. Shinmin Li shares her inner-child dreams with the donut breakfast sandwich from Staw in San Francisco, CA. Marc Murphy treats himself to the delicious chicken fried ribs from Fox Bros, Bar-B-Q in Atlanta, GA. Elena Besser goes to Washington, DC to have the fantastic fried sugar toads from The Dabney. Pati Jinich hits the streets of Durham, NC to eat crispy pig ears from Pizzeria Toro.Hungry for more Food Network? Go to discoveryplus.com/bestthing to start your free trial today. Terms apply.
Little introduction is needed for our guests this week… unless maybe you're new to Atlanta or have been living under a rock. In 2007, twin brothers Jonathan and Justin Fox opened their first barbecue joint. Fourteen years later, Fox Brothers BBQ and their Dekalb Ave location have become Atlanta staples. Today we talk with Jonathan and Justin about how this thing got started, creating their unique spin on Texas-style barbecue and opening a second location mid-pandemic. Check out the new Fox Bros. location at the Works off Chattahoochee Ave! You can find some of your favorites and a few new items only available at the new location.
Jennifer is joined by Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q founders Jonathan and Justin Fox to talk about growing up in Texas and bringing barbecue to Atlanta, what it's like to work with your twin brother as well as how they became the official barbecue of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
On this edition of Roker Radio we're at the Windy City Smokeout talking everything BBQ with Myron Mixon, The Salt Lick from Austin, Peg Leg Porker from Nashville, Fox Bros. from Atlanta and more! Find out how you can WIN a pair of tickets to the 2021 Windy City Smokeout in the first 10 minutes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rokerradio/support
Injury ReportIt is with heavy hearts that we announce (and most of yall already know) that Josef suffered an ACL tear during the MLS openerTypical recovery for this type of injury is 3M to running, 6M to cutting and 9-12M to get back fully recovered mentally and physicallyWe still don't know if it is a partial or full tear yetThis could mean PB&J will never play together again as it is realistic Barco gets traded in the offse asonJosef has scored almost 40% of Atlanta United’s goals (that is over our entire history)Escobar was seen holding his right thigh at halftime and was taken off precautionary reasonsMiles has started running but not training with the team yetEdgar Castillo (rib injury)Total Tactics (makes the most since after injury report IMO and just focus on Josef)What does our lineup look like without Josef?174 of our 198 goals (historically - all time) have been scored by Josef, Villabla, Miggy and GresselWill we find a replacement or run with Adam Jahn?Season-ending Injury List:“Though it would come with the thudding finality that we won't get to see the superstar play until 2021, Atlanta could place Martinez on the season-ending injury list. Such a move would render him ineligible across all competitions for the remainder of the year, but they'd get some roster relief.Atlanta wouldn't get his Designated Player slot back, but, as Martinez makes more than $100,000 this season, they would be eligible to receive another senior roster spot to sign a replacement player. The replacement player can be signed for up to $250,000 this season, which would be an exemption on top of the salary cap.The 2018 MLS Cup winners would not be able to use allocation money to buy down that figure, meaning they couldn't acquire a player on more than $250,000 if they are designated as an injury-replacement. Theoretically, they could clear another senior roster spot to sign a more expensive player, should they have the budget (and/or allocation money) to do so.Atlanta United have until the end of the Primary Transfer Window (May 5) to decide to place Martinez on the season-ending injury list and sign a replacement. Clubs can only sign one replacement player per season.”Injury List:Placing Martinez on the injured list would crack the door open for a late-season return while still offering some limited roster relief. The move would make him ineligible for a minimum of six MLS league games. During the time Martinez is out, the club would have an extra senior roster spot to use. If he returns, the club would lose that extra roster spot.This move doesn't come with any additional budget help, but the club could spend whatever they could fit under the salary cap on that player.Remember: Atlanta acquired a base of $750,000 Targeted Allocation Money plus an additional $350,000 in incentives from D.C. United for Julian Gressel, as well as $1.05 million in allocation from Columbus Crew SC for Darlington Nagbe. They also received a transfer fee for Tito Villalba, up to $1 million of which can be converted into General Allocation Money.RecapStinger from Hyndman (up for goal of the week) and Barco both scored goalsWalker Zimmerman scored a goal off a set piece for NashvilleWhy didn't Willis (goalie) get a red card for those crazy two handballs at midfield?Blake talks about atmosphere brieflyBlake got score prediction right - 2-1MAN OF THE MATCH - Emerson HyndemanBeer of the Week (Terrapin)RecreationAle is specially formulated to accompany you on all of your adventures. Packing in just 99 calories so it won’t weigh you down, this full-flavored “LoCal” IPA will keep your feet moving on the trail of life.HOPS:Citra, Galaxy, Amarillo, Centennial, ZythosMALTS:2-row Pale, Victory, Crystal 25ABV 4.2% IBU 50Events at Terrapin Taproom this month: 'Tie Dye TuesdayTuesday March 31st 6:30pm – 8:30pmJoin us for this FREE EVENT! Come hang out with us and let your creativity show! We will be providing Terrapin T-Shirts for you to Tie Dye while supplies last. Enjoy some Fox Bros. Tacos & featured beer from the Terrapin ATL Brew Lab! Groovy baby, yeah!NewsMiggy scored for Newcastle and did the Dragonball-Z tribute to JosefBlock party for start of the season is FridaySECOND SELF - Carly from Second Self is spiking in the golden spike at Saturday’s game! Way to go Carly!Second Self will be setting up at the Terminus Legion tailgate in the Gulch, go say hey!March 5th 8-10PM: Cherith Fuller Comedy ShowSWEETWATER - Beer & Comedy EventBeer & Comedy Night is the longest running brewery show in the country! Hosted by Joe Pettis (Adult Swim) Admission is $12 at the door which includes your 1st two beers!STEADY HAND - has their one year anniversary party this Saturday starting at 1pm (perfect place to tailgate the game if you aren't feeling the Gulch)Food from Das BBQ, live music, raffles and exclusive beerCCLBreakdown of MLS and Liga MX teams playingWhat Club America looks likePreview (Cincinnati)FC Cincinnati is showing no injurieshttps://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2020-03-07-atlanta-united-fc-vs-fc-cincinnati/preview - MLS PreviewLost to the Red Bulls (away) 3-2 opening weekendDP’sAllan Cruz (Costa Rica, midfield)Yuya Kubo (Japan, forward)Jurgen Locadia (Netherlands, forward)Haris Medunjanin
NewsThere is a meet and greet with Spike the dog March 2nd (Atlantic Station Team Store). This is not a drill. Time to still be announced.Pity was named to the Concacaf team of the weekMLS is opening up this weekend, the first game for Atlanta United is against Nashville.For those going to the gameIt is going to be COLD (24, feels like 10) and this is an outdoor stadium so make sure to bundleWe will be there (first away game for Brit and Ben) so hit us up if you are going and know where the party is at before the gameFor those not traveling:Second Self is hosting a rocking watch party at their taproom. They are huge Atlanta United fans and you know this is going to be a rowdy place to watch the game with other fans. The Real Mexican Vittles Food Truck will be there for food and stuff.TerrapinBeer & Bingo – Every Wednesday night starting at 6:30 – Play Bingo, Drink Beer, Win Prizes! We’ll be giving out prizes for every round and there is no cost to play, plus get 20% off of delicious Fox Bros. Smoked Wings.Thursday Trivia – Get the crew together every Thursday for Trivia at the Terrapin Taproom. Free to play with prizes each round and lots of delicious beers from the Terrapin ATL Brew Lab!SweetwaterJoin us for our 7 week outdoor spring cornhole league at SweetWater Brewing Company on Wednesday nights!Season begins on Wednesday, March 18, but you must be registered by Monday, March 9!Injury ReportBello started practicing with the teamMatheus Rossetto is not available for selection for home CCL game and unlikely Nashville because of issues with his P1-Visa.Robinson and Castillo have still not been seen practicing with ATL UTD yetHairwatch!He did it, he changed his hair again. It is still blonde (with that blue streak peaking through) but this one reminds me of the beginning of 2018 Josef. Shaved sides, medium length blonde top.“If I don’t score, another guy may score. Then he plays. So, Martinez goes to the bench. That’s why I’m a striker, no? So, I have to score, no? If you no score, you no play.” - JosefPreview (Nashville)Music City is jumping on most Saturday nights, but it will be especially rocking at Nissan Stadium when Nashville SC play their inaugural MLS match against Atlanta United.One of two expansion sides to debut in 2020, Nashville SC made waves by acquiring 2019 Best XI center back Walker Zimmerman, who joins MLS veterans Dax McCarty and Anibal Godoy in the club's spine. Hany Mukhar will be tasked with being the offensive pulse, while Dom Badji, who has struggled to score consistently, will likely be the squad's No. 9 to start.
More drinks, great food, hilarious stories and memories brings us to the last hour of the memorial for our dear friend Carl Ruiz at Pig Beach. Opie is joined by Carl's mom and brother George. Carl's mom pours her soul out showing incredible strength and love. Also, Sam Jones BBQ, Pat Martin, Bill Durney from Hometown BBQ, Fox Bros from Atlanta, Nick Solares, Vic Henley, Lawyer Lady, BBQ Ninja and the gang from Ubons, Vic Henley, a Yeah from Sherrod Small and much much more! Thanks to G L O R I A for an amazing event that will be done again soon! Time to figure out what's next for the Opie Radio podcast. Any ideas? Twitter and Instagram - OpieRadio Merch including ruizing shirts and hats - www.opieradio.com Join the Pod Squad - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2301619730059620/?source_id=203464439683109 Support the sponsors when you can to help keep this podcast free: www.betdsi.com Promo Code - Opie Gebhards Beer Culture on the UWS featuring 100's of beers. Home for the Opie Radio podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, I'm taking you on a trip to Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta where Sam Jones and Michael Letchworth of Sam Jones BBQ are doing up a Whole Hog Dinner to celebrate Sam’s new book Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue. -- written by Sam Jones and Daniel Vaughn. We go on a behind the scenes tour of the Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q commissary and catering operation with Catering and Operations Manager Max Binns … and follow that up with some back story on Fox Bros. from Beau Nolen, who has some very cool words about the pivotal role Max plays with Fox Bros. After that, we’ll hear directly from Justin and Jonathan Fox. These guys have a great story to tell… filled with massive BBQ house parties, an electrocution!!!!, and a gradual yet clearly fruitful progression backyard BBQ novices to crafters of deliciously smoked meats. Finally, we’ll hear from Michael Letchworth on his long-time friendship and business partnership with Sam Jones, followed by a great conversation with Mr. Jones himself on the subject of BBQ, Family, and the power of lasting friendships. Social Media Links: Fox Bros. BBQ Sam Jones Sam Jones BBQ The BBQ Beat
On this edition of Roker Radio we're at the Windy City Smokeout talking everything BBQ with Myron Mixon, The Salt Lick from Austin, Peg Leg Porker from Nashville, Fox Bros. from Atlanta and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rokerradio/support
Just like many a person who often spends more time in restaurants than she does cooking, my fridge can have bare shelves, but the door is always filled with condiments. And there are always pickles. Chef Nick Melvin makes some of my favorite storebought varieties under the Doux South brand out of Atlanta, Ga., a family-run company that just keeps getting bigger and better. But Nick’s like a lot of us -- he is pursuing his dream while working another job at Fox Bros. BBQ he loves too, and although I’ve seen him a lot through the years, sweating behind grills or handing out sample after sample at a food festival, I’ve never missed seeing a sincere smile wash over his face in greeting. His passion is work, as you’ll hear, and he’s always working to make sure that the people who cross his path are well-fed, with a side of pickles, of course.
Justin and Jonathan Fox grew up all over Texas and brought their love of Texas barbecue with them when they settled in Atlanta, Georgia. They began tinkering with cooking the familiar flavors of central Texas in their backyard near the turn of the century and soon began to contemplate how to take it to the masses. The Fox brothers began throwing large backyard parties and eventually started providing catering services in addition to serving at their friends and eventual business partners bar. When an opportunity arose to open their own place in 2007, they jumped on it and were well on their way. Fox Bros Bar B Q opened on Dekalb Avenue and began bringing their brand of barbecue to Atlanta full time. With an extensive menu of Texas BBQ staples alongside creative items like their chicken fried pork ribs, Fox Bros Bar B Q has been a staple in the Atlanta dining scene for over a decade. There are now Fox Bros outlets inside of BMW Stadium as well as outside the Atlanta Braves ballpark, and the future continues to look bright for Justin and Jonathan. In addition to being successful restaurateurs, the Fox brothers are also extremely active in giving back whenever they can. Their joint venture with Home Team BBQ, Foxeria Del Sol, helps to raise money for Hogs for the Cause, a charity that provides financial assistance for families that are battling pediatric brain cancer. They've raised over $400,000 in the past five years for this cause. Good folks championing great causes and making memorable barbecue, Fox Bros Bar B Q is a business we should all be happy to support. Catch Fox Bros. online at: http://www.foxbrosbbq.com/ Instagram: foxbrosbarbq Twitter: foxbrosbarbq Facebook: FoxBrosBarBQ Original location: 1238 Dekalb AveAtlanta Ga 30307 Hours: Sun- Thurs 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Que-osk, fast service walk up: 120 Ottley Drive Atlanta, GA 30324 . Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10am and 11am-2pm Mercedes Benz Stadium SunTrust Park
The Sussmans (Max and Eli) sit down with The Fox Bros (Justin and Jonathan) for a interview full of brotherly love. Eli is the host of The Line on HRN, and he owns Samesa with his brother, Max. Growing up in Texas, pitmasters and twin brothers Jonathan and Justin Fox were inspired by the open sky, the Texas heat and the Southwestern spice. Though not professionally trained, the identical twin brothers developed an early passion for cooking, testing recipes on family and friends. After their conversation, we challenge the Sussmans and Fox Bros to a game, to see which brothers know each other the best! HRN On Tour is powered by Simplecast.
We have the Fox Bros., Jonathan and Justin, on the podcast this week. You've probably been to their incredible Atlanta restaurant just outside of Little 5 Points, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, but have you heard their story? Also, did you know that they're identical twins? They give us the rundown on how they got started in Atlanta with their unique take on Texas and Southern style barbeque. Get comfortable, crack open a Lone Star, and prepare your earholes for this delicious episode of Vortex Radio.
This week on A Chef’s Story, Dorothy Cann Hamilton is Joined by Jonathan and Justin Fox, owners of Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta. After growing up with Texas barbecue, the Fox brothers were underwhelmed by the Atlantan barbecue after moving there in 1998. So they decided to take matters into their own hands and learn to cook barbecue themselves. In 2007, they opened the Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q restaurant. Now they are incredibly successful and are cooking up to 3000 lbs of meat in their kitchen at any given time. On today’s show, the Fox Bros. discuss what inspired them to learn to cook barbecue, how they choose what meats to cook in their restaurant, and the cooking process that makes their meat delicious enough to make them runners up for the title “Best Overall Bar-B-Q” In Atlanta. “There’s not a lot of secrets to what we do, it’s just a long process.” [13:00] “[Brisket usually has] more fat and connected tissue. And when you slow cook it for long periods of time it’s usually going to make it a lot more tender.” [21:00] “We want to make sure that when you come in at dinner, you’re getting the fresh stuff. And when you come in at lunch, you’re getting the fresh stuff.” [23:00] –Fox Bros. on A Chef’s Story