The Lone Star State is simply stuffed with prime barbecue destinations, but according to one nationally recognized tastemaker, only one has reigned supreme for five years in a row now: Franklin ...

Yelp has released its list of top 100 restaurants in the United States and two are located in South Carolina. Lewis BBQ in Charleston, which also has a location in Greenville is No. 49 and 167 Raw ...

Southern Living has again crowned Franklin Barbecue the best in Texas. The Best of the South Awards for 2026 were revealed Thursday, March 12. The Austin smokehouse has now held the top Texas spot ...

Franklin Barbecue in Austin is considered the country's best barbecue. (Franklin Barbecue/Courtesy of Franklin Barbecue) It ...

An iconic Austin barbecue joint is getting the spotlight as a must visit destination in Southern Living's 2026 South's Best ...

Sierra Enlowe leads a growing crowd protesting data center developments outside the Franklin County Government Center on Jan. 20, 2026. By the time Tuesday’s Franklin County Planning and Zoning ...

In Austin, Texas, Franklin Barbecue at 900 E 11th St is more than a restaurant; it’s a ritual that locals embrace with enthusiasm. Long lines stretch down the street, but those who wait know it is ...

Texas' No. 1 barbecue joint has had an eventful year, to say the least. Franklin Barbecue in East Austin is constantly drawing long lines of people eager to try its award-winning smoked meats and over ...

A: The Texanist is an enthusiastic carnivore and can, from a lifetime of experience, attest to the existence of the phenomenon known as the meat sweats, at least anecdotally. In fact, he recently ...

Austin’s Franklin Barbecue has earned legendary status among barbecue lovers, and for good reason. This bustling spot on East 11th Street serves up some of the most mouthwatering brisket you’ll ever ...

If you want one of these special and highly limited private label single cask bottles of Maker's Mark, you will have to be feeling charitable. The Southern Smoke Foundation is a not for profit ...