Podcast appearances and mentions of patrick feges

Doing this a little different on today's podcast. A day ahead of the Southern Smoke Festival, Eric had a chance to catch up with some of the chefs participating at this year's event. In this episode you'll hear Eric speak with Sam Fore of Tuk Tuk Snack Shop, Cheetie Kumar of Ajja, Jason Ryczek of Little's Oyster Bar, Erin Smith and Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ, and Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ. From the festival itself to the impact it has on the restaurant community, to the role it has in helping people recover, and so much more on today's episode. To learn more about the Southern Smoke Festival or make a donation to the Southern Smoke Foundation, head to southernsmoke.org today.    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: Michelin Guide Chooses Houston to Reveal Texas' First Starred Restaurants Meow Wolf Houston's Dive Bar will Serve 'Hot Slop,' 'Hooch,' and More Houston Soul Food Cafe Makes New York Times Favorite Restaurants List Growing Houston Restaurant Group Opens New Cantina in Spring Branch Downtown Houston's Ambitious New Restaurant Hosts One-Night Only Preview

John Lopez dives deep into the world of barbecue, focusing on the intricacies of whole hog cooking and the allure of exotic meats. With insights from barbecue legends like Jess Pryles of Hardcore Carnivore and Grant Pinkerton of Pinkerton's Barbecue, listeners are treated to a wealth of knowledge on techniques and flavors that elevate pork to new heights. Join Erin and Patrick Feges, known for their mastery in whole hog barbecue, as they discuss the challenges and rewards of venturing beyond traditional Texas brisket. The episode also highlights the unique approaches of Michael Sandberg from The Pit Room and the innovative use of exotic meats such as cabrito and duck. Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect barbecue rubs and spices with insights from Scott DeKnight of Badia Spices and learn about the fusion of Cajun flavors with Keith Guidry's Extra Cajun seasoning. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their barbecue repertoire and embrace the rich tapestry of flavors that define the art of grilling.

Couldn't help but ask Erin and Patrick Feges, a pair of classically trained chefs who have worked at the best of high-end restaurants, about The Bear. Now they dominate at Feges Barbecue in the Greenway and Spring Branch areas.

A fascinating discussion with the owners of Feges Barbecue, and how their disparate backgrounds came together to create magic. * Most recently, the challenges were overcoming Hurricane Beryl obstacles, but this barbecue power couple thrived. * Also, a deep dive into how a long recovery from battlefield injuries led Patrick into the barbecue and culinary worlds. And, ultimately, to the classically-trained Erin. * Techniques and barbecue strategies we could all learn from, advice and insight from true experts in the field. * Is The Bear accurate? They know. And they tell. * Plus, a Smokin' Hot Tip Of The Week that declutters the many options for pits, grills, pellet grills, charcoal ovens and more. What exactly is right for you?

Houston's barbecue scene is absolutely ELITE, but with so many places to visit, it can be overwhelming. So, host Raheel Ramzanali is calling on Patrick Feges, co-owner and pitmaster of Feges BBQ, to help us navigate Houston's barbecue joints with his recommendations. From brisket to Houston fusion, Patrick is picking it all! Try these spots next time you're craving BBQ: Feges' BBQ  Truth BBQ Corkscrew BBQ  Gatlin's Pinkerton's Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue  Blood Bros BBQ Bar-A-BBQ Roegel's Barbecue Ray's BBQ  Khoi Barbecue JQ's TexMex BBQ  Fainmous BBQ  Killen's Texas Barbecue Back to the Future dinner at Feges BBQ  We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Bun B and Houston Food Trucks Team Up for Astroworld Victims Fundraiser Masterchef Winner Christine Ha Picks Spring Branch for Vietnamese Gastropub New York Based, Australian Style Coffee Shop Brews Up First Houston Location Fantastical, Anime-Inspired Nightclub Dances into Downtown This Month 2 Houston Nightlife Veterans Step in to Open Planned Galleria Food Hall Austin Based Bar Serves Up Tropical Vibes to Prime Montrose Rooftop Pint-Sized Coffee Shop Percolates in Buzzy Garden Oaks Destination Favorite Uptown Sushi Rolls into North Houston with Stylish New Concept To hear Patrick's full story, listen to episode 47 of Tales from the Pits: Texas BBQ Podcast here.

Trying something new with the podcast, if you have a question that you'd like to ask Eric or a topic for him and his cohosts to discuss send them to Eric at eric@culturemap.com and he'll answer/discuss it on a future episode. Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter!

In this episode I have a great conversation with Joseph Quellar from JQ's Tex Mex BBQ in Houston, Texas. See all things JQ's Tex Mex BBQ AND place preorders here: https://www.jqstexmexbbq.com Check out JQ's Tex Mex BBQ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jqstexmexbbq See JQ's on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jqstexmexbbq Currently they are only doing preorders and announce on social media when that window for ordering has opened up. He is going to be getting a trailer which will opening the end of August/early September and plans to be open Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. This interview goes deep really quickly. We talk about his upbringing, country vs. city life, the first job he took on when he turned 18 which was labor intensive, rigorous, and ultimately dangerous. But this interview evolves into what is truly important to Joseph. That being the BBQ family and how they have lifted him up and inspired him along with way. He talks of Ernest Servantes, Robert Jacob Lerma, Patrick Feges, Evan LeRoy, Clay Cowgill, JC Reid, Michael Fulmer, Arash Kharat, and so many others that have either given him advice, a chance. or just moral support.

In this episode I chat with Scott Schaefer, the Director of Special Events at The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana. Essentially a national park contained on private property. See all things The Resort at Paws Up here: https://www.pawsup.com Follow The Resort at Paws up on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theresortatpawsup Check them out of Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TheResortatPawsUp The property is 60 square miles or 37,000 acres. The property has been the site of a working Angus ranch for over a century (and still is one), and the family bought it approximately 25 years ago. It features 6 camps, 38 different homes, and they are working on an island and an adult's only resort. To visit you fly into Missoula. This was recorded early into the pandemic, right before Montana Master Grillers(this year Sheldon Mason and Evan LeRoy). We talk about Scott's background, how he came to work at The Resort at Paws Up, but mostly we chat about the property, it's history, and the incredible events(BBQ and live fire) that are put on year round with the likes of Charlie McKenna, Andy Husbands, Wayne Mueller, Sam Huff, Erin and Patrick Feges, and many, many more. Some of the Upcoming Events and links to past events: Pitmaster - July 10th - 12th Featuring Chefs and Authors Chris Hart and Andy Husbands https://www.pawsup.com/events/cookbook-live/pitmaster Live Fire Legends - July 10th - 12th https://www.pawsup.com/events/live-fire-legends Featuring Chefs and Authors Chris Hart and Andy Husbands https://www.pawsup.com/events/live-fire-legends Campire Chefs - August 20th - 23rd https://www.pawsup.com/events/food-and-wine/campfire-chefs/chef-patrick-feges Montana Master Grillers (2020) https://www.pawsup.com/events/montana-master-grillers Live Fire Legends (2020) https://www.pawsup.com/events/live-fire-legends From the Archives, Montana Master Grillers (2019) https://www.pawsup.com/events/2019/montana-master-grillers Montana Master Grillers (2021) https://www.pawsup.com/events/2021/montana-master-grillers Video for Montana Master Grillers https://vimeo.com/332242583 If you are a chef or pitmaster interested in participating in one of these events you can email Scott here: sschaefer@pawsup.com His episode on Eat More Barbecue podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resort-at-paws-up/id1416444264?i=1000461882625 Find the resort on the map here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Resort+at+Paws+Up/@46.9169794,-113.434776,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xea52da2857ff3070?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjyjr60sbrqAhVDj54KHd1BDFwQ_BIwFnoECBMQCA Request a brochure: https://www.pawsup.com/contact-us/request-brochure Sign up for newsletter at the bottom of the page

In this episode I get a chance to chat with Erin Smith Feges from Feges BBQ in Houston, Texas. Our interview took place on March 12, 2020 just as restaurants were starting to deal with COVID19. We talk about her journey which led her away from dental school into culinary school and a chance to at Thomas Keller's Per Se in NYC as well as Italian Wine Merchants and Babbo, back to Houston where she met her husband Patrick(see a link to his interview). We discuss their opening Feges BBQ and end the interview discussing their second location in Spring Branch which was scheduled to open in early 2021. We also talk about her two times on FoodNetwork's chopped. Since then they have closed the Greenway Plaza location due to COVID19 and will be opening it up again for dinner service(3PM - 6PM) Tuesday through Friday(pickup curbside) and will be popping up on Saturdays at what will be their second location in Spring Branch. Check out their instagram for ALL updates. See all things Feges BBQ here: https://www.fegesbbq.com Place an online order for Feges BBQ here: https://www.fegesbbq.com/preorder-form Order a Feges Giftcard here: https://squareup.com/gift/QX5WWWCFGN8F6/order Check out Feges BBQ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fegesbbq Follow Erin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/purslane_erin/ See my interview with Patrick Feges here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0YHh_vMu8Q&t=1s

In this episode we talk to Evan Leroy, Sawyer B. Lewis, Patrick Feges, Teddy's BBQ, Nick and Elliot Reese, Esaul Ramos and some of his crew. It's a great time when pitmasters come together. As true professionals they all chose a part of the menu and each cooked great food. As always connect with us on social media @bestbarbecue. You can find all of our contact info and links through our Instagram! Thanks for listening!

Wisconsin brewery recalls beer due to ‘risk of explosion,’ Best Selling beers in the U.S., A Texas-Brewery is facing criticism over beer name, Best American cities for beer lovers, Corn dog beer sparks interest at Iowa State Fair, DeFalco’s home brew shop to close after 48 years, Feges Bbq stops by to give a preview of the Brew-B-Que happening at the 10th Annual Brewmaster's Craftbeer Festival. Thirsty Thursdays are back at Minute Maid Park, all this and so much more. Special Guests: Erin Smith and Patrick Feges.

The husband and wife team of Patrick Feges (rhymes with Regis) and Erin Smith own and operate Feges BBQ in Houston, one of the city's excellent new barbecue establishments. Patrick sat down with us a few months ago to discuss his culinary career and new restaurant, but also chose to share with us a much more important story. Most people involved in the Houston dining scene are familiar with Patrick's history as a wounded war veteran, as were we prior to recording. But very few had heard the incredible details of Patrick's war history and harrowing story of survival. Patrick chose to share his story in depth with us, and you can hear the full story in Episode 47 of our podcast as well as the full versions of his culinary history and the opening of Feges BBQ in Episodes 48 and 49. All of these episodes were very well received, but we've since had numerous requests from listeners to produce a condensed version of our interviews with Patrick so as it could be consumed within the content of one episode. We appreciate the feedback and are happy to present you this special condensed episode with Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ. Please tune in for Patrick's amazing personal history as well as his long journey working in the Houston dining scene and finally, along with Chef Erin Smith, the opening of the much anticipated Feges BBQ.You can visit Patrick, Erin, and the crew at Feges BBQ Monday through Friday and at special events on some weekends 3 Greenway Plaza Ste C210Concourse Level – The HubHouston, TX 77046 BREAKFASTMonday-Friday, 7-930am LUNCHMonday-Friday, 11am-3pm https://www.fegesbbq.com/Twitter:@FegesBBQInstagram:@FegesBBQFacebook: FegesBBQ

A man's live was saved by Coors Light, a boycott called on Boston Beer Company, Bud Light is trolling Cleveland Brown fans, Fal Allen of Anderson Valley Brewing calls in to talk about Gose brewing, Erin Smith and Patrick Feges of Feges Bbq stop by with a preview of the Brew-B-Que at the 9th Annual Brewmasters Craft Beer Fest, plus a beer/bbq pairing with David Graham of Karbach Brewing Co.. All this and more. Enjoy the show!

The conclusion of our interview with Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ Leaving Killen's BBQ and joining the staff at Southern Goods afforded Patrick Feges the chance to continue composing smoked meat dishes in non-traditional ways, and also made it possible for Patrick to cook whole hogs more often. Whole hog cooking had become a passion for Patrick, and his reputation as a talented hog cooker was growing in Houston. While Patrick was furthering his career in preparation for owning his own business, so was his wife and eventual business partner, Erin Feges. Erin's resume included stints at fine dining restaurants in New York as well as running the kitchens at Plonk Wine Bistro and Main Kitchen at the Marriott in Houston. Erin's experience developing menus for Blacksmith Coffee and Anvil Bar along with a position at Camerata Wine Bar made her one of Houston's most well-rounded and versatile chefs.   After years of searching for the right spot and right opportunity to utilize their diverse skill sets, Erin and Patrick were given an opportunity to open a Feges BBQ outpost in the food court at Greenway Plaza. With an expansive and creative menu of smoked meats and sides, Feges BBQ has been an immediate hit amongst its early diners. While plans are still in place for a more traditional restaurant brick-and-mortar, the Greenway Plaza set-up provides these two talented chefs with the opportunity to build an audience and make their mark on the barbecue scene.   Be sure to follow Tales From the Pits on Twitter @BBQPodcast and Instagram @ Talesfromthepits     Feges BBQ WWW.fegesbbq.com Twitter: fegesbbq   Location: 3 Greenway Plaza Ste C210Concourse Level – The HubHouston, TX 77046 Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm If you've never been to 3 Greenway plaza, here is a video on how to park: https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/984784762861744128

Join us for part two of our interview with Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ.    After receiving his medical discharge from the Army and completing culinary school, Patrick Feges embarked on his cooking career. Following a brief stint manning a Mongolian grill, Patrick got an opportunity at one of Houston's longest established great restaurants, Brennan's. Working in a high volume fine dining restaurant was a vital step in Patrick's career, and when Underbelly opened Patrick saw another chance to become an even more versatile chef.   While at Underbelly, Patrick continued to hone his barbecue craft and began doing pop-ups at bars under the Feges BBQ name. The creative freedom given to the staff at Underbelly allowed Patrick to begin using non-traditional ingredients to start developing his own brand of barbecue. After a successful stint at Underbelly, Patrick was offered a position at acclaimed chef Ronnie Killen's new barbecue venture, Killen's BBQ.   Killen's BBQ was a high volume, high quality barbecue restaurant from the beginning and helped Patrick learn how to pace a line and process orders rapidly while cooking in large quantities daily. With one year running the block and managing the kitchen at Killen's BBQ under his belt, it was time for Patrick to take the next step in his career. An opportunity as a sous chef came about when fellow Underbelly alum Lyle Bento opened Southern Goods in The Heights. Patrick was given the chance to continue working towards opening his own barbecue restaurant while adding smoked elements to the Southern Goods menu.    

We have told a lot of stories about people in the barbecue world and the different paths that have taken them to a career in smoked meats. While we have respected all of these stories, we are honored and very humbled to have Patrick Feges tell his story on our show.   After joining the Army after high school, Patrick was deployed to South Korea and later to Iraq right in the thick of the war in 2004. It was in Iraq that Patrick was struck by a mortar and gravely injured. Through a series of incredible circumstances Patrick survived his injuries. With his combat days over, Patrick continued to serve while awaiting medical discharge. During this time he was given a Brinkman pit from a fellow serviceman, which started him on his path to barbecue which included some incredible detours at some of the best restaurants in Houston such as Brennan's, Underbelly, Killen's Barbecue, and Southern Goods.   Tune in to this episode to hear Patrick's incredible story of survival and be sure to subscribe to the show as we will post additional episodes with Patrick that delve into his extensive career in the culinary world and the opening of Erin and Patrick Feges' first barbecue restaurant, Feges BBQ. Erin's incredible resume as a chef working for some of the top chefs in the country as well as running the kitchens for Plonk Bistro, Marriott's Main Kitchen and developing menus for the Clumsy Butcher Group paired with Patrick's smoked meat prowess and culinary background make Feges BBQ one of the most unique and creative barbecue menus around.   Feges BBQ WWW.fegesbbq.com Twitter: fegesbbq   Location: 3 Greenway Plaza Ste C210Concourse Level – The HubHouston, TX 77046 Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm If you've never been to 3 Greenway plaza, here is a video on how to park: https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/984784762861744128      

On today's edition of What's Eric Eating, CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by frequent co-host Felice Sloan of the popular Houston lifestyle blog Urban Swank to discuss the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene. In today's news section Felice and Eric react to the news that former Clark Cooper Concepts chef Brandi Key has taken on a new role with Lasco Enterprises. Plus Felice and Eric discuss executive chef Richard Knight joining Harold in the Heights, Roman style pizza heading for West U, The Harp coming back to the scene, and much more! Then Nancy's Hustle, East Hampton Sandwich Company, and El Topo Food Truck are featured in this week's Restaurants of the Week section.  This week's Guest of the Week portion features Erin Smith and Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ. The pair discuss how they both got into cooking, how they first met, settling on a BBQ restaurant, building the menu, the grand opening of Feges BBQ, what makes Feges BBQ standout compared to other BBQ places, why cook whole pigs, the response from the pop ups, and more!

This week on What's Eric Eating CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler is joined by returning cohost restaurant consultant Nathan Ketcham. Eric and Nathan go through some of the latest news from the Houston (and Austin this week) restaurant and bar scene including Cafe Annie evolving into Cafe Annie: Wood Grilled Steaks and Oyster Bar, Austin pitmaster Aaron Franklin joining Uchi/Uchiko chef Tyson Cole’s new restaurant, Patrick Feges and Erin Smith announcing where Feges BBQ will be located, and more! In the Restaurants of the Week section the guys discuss Pokeworks and Kukuri. In the Guest of the Week portion of the podcast, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric is joined by Potente and Osso & Kristalla executive chef Danny Trace. Eric, Nathan, and Danny discuss being in the middle of the Houston Astros World Series run, working for Jim Crane, the approach at both Potente and Osso & Kristalla, what made Danny make the jump over to the restaurants, and more! Plus Danny is put through the vaunted What's Eric Eating Lightning Round! What’s Eric Eating’s Guest of the Week segment is brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery. Visit 8thwonderbrew.com for brews, events, taproom info, and more!

This week L'Olivier owner Mary Clarkson joins CultureMap Food Editor Eric Sandler to go through the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Eric and Mary discuss Houston Chronicle Restaurant Critic Allison Cook's release of her annual top 100 restaurants in Houston and announcements of a few restaurant closings across the Houston area. In the Restaurants of the Week section Eric and Mary discuss One Fifth Romance Languages and Patrick Feges and Erin Smith's pop up at Camerata previewing Feges BBQ. In this week's Guest of the Week portion, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric is joined by Terry Williams and Alex Negranza of Better Luck Tomorrow. Eric, Terry, and Alex discuss how Terry and Alex first ended up getting involved at Anvil Bar, what brought Alex to Houston from Seattle, how they got involved in Better Luck Tomorrow, how much freedom does Bobby Heugel and Justin Yu give them, how to categorize Better Luck Tomorrow, and much more! What’s Eric Eating’s Guest of the Week segment is brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery. Visit 8thwonderbrew.com for brews, events, merch, taproom info, and much more!

Chef/pitmaster Patrick Feges, previously of Southern Goods and Killen’s Barbecue, and his wife, classically trained chef and sommelier Erin Feges, join Chris and Greg in the studio to talk about their plans to open a barbecue joint. Feges explains how he got into whole-hog barbecue, and what’s involved in the process. Support the show.