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When Pigs Fly: What Are Burnt Ends?

When Pigs Fly: What Are Burnt Ends?

by James Boo August 5, 2010

My newest piece for Serious Eats presents the savory exclamation point at the end of a good smoked brisket. Click to read! More Sharing Options

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Booking It to BBQ

Booking It to BBQ

by James Boo October 23, 2009

After almost a year away from the Deep South, I’m finally back in North Carolina. I’ll be bouncing around the state for the better part of a week, tearing through the Hold Steady catalogue and conducting small n research for what I hope will be [...]

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The Single Best Restaurant in the World

The Single Best Restaurant in the World

by James Boo October 7, 2008

When I’m away from Kansas City and in low spirits, I try to envision someone walking up to the counterman at Bryant’s and ordering a beef sandwich to go– for me. The counterman tosses a couple pieces of bread onto the counter, grabs a half [...]

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The Compare of Kansas City

The Compare of Kansas City

by James Boo September 21, 2008

In the southeast corner of Kansas City, directly in front of an impound lot at the intersection of Blue Parkway and coal mine road, stands a small smokehouse named LC’s. It’s the kind of scene that overwhelms the senses: When you open the front door, [...]

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