Galveston, Texas – The picturesque Gulf Coast city of Galveston is set to become the high-stakes arena for competitive culinary arts as Food Network’s popular series, “The Great Food Truck Race,” rolls into town. Hosted by acclaimed chef Tyler Florence, the program pits teams against each other in a cross-country battle for supremacy in the…
Taste of Texas Culinary Festival Announces Major Relocation to Dallas for 2025 Event Dallas, TX – The “Taste of Texas Culinary Festival,” a cornerstone event celebrating the diverse and dynamic food culture of the Lone Star State, has officially announced a significant strategic relocation for its 2025 iteration. Organized by the esteemed “Texas Culinary Association,”…
Lewisville, Texas – Aspiring culinary judges and food sport enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rigorous standards of competitive cooking this summer, as the World Food Championships (WFC) announces an upcoming certification class and live competition event. Scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025, the event, dubbed the E.A.T.™ Class +…
AUSTIN, Texas — In a highly anticipated culmination of culinary skill and smoky artistry, Joe “Smoky Joe” Miller, the acclaimed pitmaster and owner behind Austin’s celebrated barbecue establishment, “The Smokin’ Spoon,” has been crowned the prestigious Grand Champion at the 2025 Lone Star State BBQ Championship. The annual competition, a benchmark event in the fiercely…
Dallas Pitmaster Smokes Competition, Claims National BBQ Championship Austin, TX – In a culmination of smoke, skill, and years of dedication, Pitmaster Javier Rodriguez of Smokin’ Mesquite BBQ in Dallas has been named the Grand Champion of the prestigious Great American BBQ Showdown. The national competition, a highlight event for the barbecue world, concluded on…
San Marcos Pitmaster Reigns Supreme at Texas BBQ Championship\n\nAustin, Texas – In a culinary triumph that has sent ripples of pride through the Texas Hill Country, Pitmaster Maria Rodriguez of “The Smokin’ Jalape\u00f1o” in San Marcos has been awarded the highly coveted Grand Champion title at the annual Lone Star Smoke-Off Championship. The prestigious competition,…
Austin Pitmaster Triumphs on State Stage Austin, TX – In a culinary showdown that drew the state’s most skilled pitmasters, Smoky Joe’s BBQ, a highly regarded establishment nestled on South Congress Avenue in Austin, emerged victorious, securing the prestigious Grand Champion title at the 2025 Texas BBQ Pitmaster Challenge finals. The event, a marquee competition…
Texas Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Controversial Restaurant Wage Bill SB 123 Austin, TX – The future of how restaurant employees are paid in Texas hung in the balance on Friday, May 23, 2025, as the Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee convened a pivotal hearing to deliberate on Senate Bill 123. This legislation, if…
Texas Restaurant Association Opposes Key Provisions in Proposed Senate Bill 123 AUSTIN, TX – On May 22nd, the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) publicly declared its strong opposition to specific elements contained within proposed state legislation, Bill SB 123, currently under active debate and consideration within the Texas Capitol. The influential industry group, representing the diverse…
Texas Department of Agriculture Announces New Statewide Culinary Initiative AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proudly announced on May 20, 2025, the launch of a groundbreaking new statewide culinary competition series. Dubbed the “Taste of Texas” Culinary Challenge, this initiative is set to ignite creativity within the state’s vibrant culinary scene while…
