On the Road…

Tuesday 31 August 2010

I’m on a bit of a vacation, barbecue road tripping through parts of North and South Carolina through Labor Day.
My New York column (and a South Carolina barbecue series on Serious Eats) will resume after the holiday!

When Pigs Fly: The Serious Eats Barbecue Event Roundup

Wednesday 25 August 2010

My newest piece for Serious Eats is a primer and guide to competitions, cookouts and festivals in the world of American barbecue. Click to read!

When Pigs Fly: What Are Burnt Ends?

Thursday 5 August 2010

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

When Pigs Fly: Serious Brisket in the Big Apple

Wednesday 21 July 2010

My newest piece for Serious Eats focuses on one of barbecue’s greatest challenges: the pursuit of a beautiful beef brisket. Click to read!

When Pigs Fly: A Word With Many Roots

Friday 25 June 2010

My newest piece for Serious Eats delves further into the definition of barbecue – more specifically, it picks apart the scattered roots of its etymology. Click to read!

When Pigs Fly: The 2010 Big Apple BBQ Block Party on Serious Eats!

Thursday 17 June 2010

I spent all of last weekend covering the annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party for Serious Eats.
My column focuses on the diversity of American barbecue represented at this event – if you haven’t already read it, click on Ed Mitchell’s belly to check out the story!

A Mighty Barbecue Sandwich at Payne’s Bar-B-Q

Wednesday 2 June 2010

My latest story for Serious Eats is about my favorite barbecue sandwich in town, and definitely one of the top five barbecue sandwiches I’ve ever tasted. Click on the yellow slaw to read more…

Memphis, May I?

Tuesday 25 May 2010

I haven’t been able to complete my story for this week, mostly because I was busy wrapping up my latest piece of Serious Eats! If you haven’t already seen my coverage of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, click through the following series of pieces to learn about the largest pork competition [...]

The Eaten Path Heads to Memphis in May!

Tuesday 11 May 2010

Eaters of Earth,
I was hoping beyond hope to get my usual New York story up today, but the fact that I leave for the 2010 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at 8am tomorrow has placed an all-stop on my regular blogging commitment.
While walking along the banks of the Mississippi, I’ll be hanging with the Mills [...]

Here is Mexico

Thursday 18 March 2010

This story is sixth in a series. Zach will be posting a new story on Mexican food in San Diego every Thursday until he leaves Southern California for the San Francisco Bay, where he will continue to write and edit for The Eaten Path.

It’s easy to forget that Mexico is right fucking there.
It’s especially [...]