BY MIKE PUCKETT

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Below is from their website…

We are a small batch handcrafted barbecue establishment with a long family history in the industry. We are located in downtown Houston’s Conservatory Food Hall.

Lead by Executive Chef John Avila, and designer Veronica Avila supported by in-House team with over 50 yrs experience in the hospitality game.

 

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Drinks

Fancy Lawnmower

German-Style Kölsch, Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Crisp and refreshing, yet has a sweet malty body that is balanced by a complex, citrus hop character

 

Art Car IPA

American IPA, Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Big bitter blood orange that morphs into mangos and sweet tropical fruits. There is a lightly sweet malt body that allows the hops to shine while maintaining a nice complexity to the flavors

 

Summer Pils

German Pilsener, Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Delicate, sweet malt taste complemented by an abundant hop aroma and flavor

 

Raspberry AF

Fruited Berliner Weisse, Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Light bodied but surprisingly flavorful sour wheat beer brewed with lots and lots of real raspberry

 

Brunch

Assorted Breakfast Tacos

Smoked Bacon & Egg, Ranchero Beans & Eggs, and Smoked Brisket & Eggs, topped with pico de gallo

 

Grits and Pulled Pork

Stone ground smoked gouda grits, topped with smoked pork, goat cheese crumbles and roasted tomatoes

 

BBQ Benedicto Torta

Classic eggs benedict, smoked brisket in a baby baguette, topped with a poached egg and drizzled with house made hollandaise

 

All paired with: Mimosa

Champagne and chilled orange juice

 

Mains

Chopped Brisket Sandwich

Tangy tamarind barbecue sauce, served with a creamy mustard dill potato salad

 

Both paired with: Saint Arnold Oktoberfest

Märzen / Oktoberfest, Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Full bodied, malty, slightly sweet beer celebrating the Autumn harvest

 

Pitmaster + one additional meat

Smoked Cajun Boudin, Texas-Trimmed Pork Ribs, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Smoked wild turkey breast, smoked prime angus brisket, Smoked Jalapeno cheddar sausage, fresh citrus sweet coleslaw, and creamy mustard dill potato salad served with pickles, onions, jalapenos, tortillas, and bread

 

Paired with: Sauvage

Sparkling Chardonnay, Gruet Winery

Bone-dry sparkler, pale straw in color with a delicate but persistent mousse. The minerally aromas and flavors of bright citrus pair well with oysters, sushi and cream sauces

 

Paired with: Rivarey Crianza 2013

Tempranillo

This red wine will delight your palate with delicious fruit flavors (raspberries, strawberries, cherries) and notes of vanilla.

 

Dessert

Key lime Tart

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cocoa Hazelnut Tart

Biscochitos (Mexican Wedding Cookie)

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE PUCKETT