All posts tagged: BBQ

Michelin-starred Texas BBQ restaurants come to London

Michelin-starred Texas BBQ restaurants come to London

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free Michelin stars are more commonly associated with tweezers than tongs. Texas, naturally, has other ideas. Two of the state’s most celebrated pitmasters are coming to London this week, joining forces for a world-first collaboration at The Ned. John Bates, of Austin’s InterStellar BBQ, and Ali Clem, chef and owner of La Barbecue, will take over Electric Bar & Diner for a month, putting signature dishes from their respective restaurants together on one extremely meat-heavy tray. Both restaurants received stars when Michelin published its inaugural Texas guide in 2024, becoming two of just four barbecue restaurants in the state to earn the accolade. Michelin’s inspectors praised Bates’s cooking at InterStellar for its low-and-slow approach over Texas post oak, singling out the brisket and peach tea-glazed pork belly. Clem brings another distinction with her: she is the only female Michelin-starred barbecue chef in the world. Earlier this …

Andy Burnham breaks silence on disposable BBQ ban | UK | News

Andy Burnham breaks silence on disposable BBQ ban | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

He added: “This is a message for the public as well, because the wildfires I mentioned, many of them have been created by disposable barbecues.” Mr Burnham continued: “I do believe we need to get the message out loud and clear. People should not be using those barbecues outside at this moment in time. “I don’t know yet what the remedy is, but I do want to leave the meeting today with a loud and clear message that we do want people to take the greatest possible care when they are out in the countryside, both in terms of cigarettes, but also those temporary barbecues that we know are causing risk of fires.” Parts of the UK could be set to bake in 38C temperatures later this week as a firefighters’ union chief warned the country faces a “national emergency” over wildfires. Some areas face a fifth heatwave of the summer, as the Met Office revealed the UK is on course for its hottest summer on record. Rare amber “extreme heat” warnings have been issued …

The BBQ health hazards you need to watch out for – from cross-contamination to flying sparks

The BBQ health hazards you need to watch out for – from cross-contamination to flying sparks

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore As summer temperatures climb, the popularity of barbecues is soaring across homes, parks, campsites, and beaches. Despite numerous supermarkets previously implementing bans on disposable versions, the cooking devices remain readily accessible to consumers. “It’s just about being vigilant and understanding that there’s risk inherently attached to cooking outdoors, particularly if you’re using hot coals,” says Phil Garrigan, former firefighter and chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council. “We would discourage the use of disposable barbecues when it’s extreme weather,” he says. “If we have had an extended period of hot weather and the grass is tinder dry, using a barbecue has the potential for a spark or for heat to cause a fire,” he adds. And while cooking outdoors presents issues around fire safety, alfresco eaters also need to be careful about what they are consuming too, says Sylvia Anderson, a …

World Cup visitors love ranch dressing, Bu-cee’s and BBQ

World Cup visitors love ranch dressing, Bu-cee’s and BBQ

Published by Sam Flores

Nearly three weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, international fans have discovered that the biggest surprises haven’t all happened on the pitch. Across social media, visitors have been documenting their fascination with distinctly American institutions and traditions — from Buc-ee’s travel centers and ranch dressing to supersized drinks, barbecue platters and warehouse-sized sporting goods stores — turning everyday U.S. life into one of the tournament’s unexpected side stories. One recurring theme has been ranch dressing, which some visitors have described with a mixture of fascination and disbelief as it appears on everything from fries to pizza to salads. In viral posts, fans have jokingly referred to it as a “national identity in liquid form,” while others say they are still adjusting to its ubiquity. The phenomenon extends well beyond food. Videos and posts circulating online show international fans reacting to oversized portions, large-format retail stores, and highway travel stops that feel closer to entertainment complexes than convenience stores. Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain highlighted in a Transportation Security Administration World Cup travel guide, has become …

World Cup visitors love ranch dressing, Bu-cee’s and BBQ

World Cup visitors love ranch dressing, Buc-ee’s and BBQ

Published by Sam Flores

Nearly three weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, international fans have discovered that the biggest surprises haven’t all happened on the pitch. Across social media, visitors have been documenting their fascination with distinctly American institutions and traditions — from Buc-ee’s travel centers and ranch dressing to supersized drinks, barbecue platters and warehouse-sized sporting goods stores — turning everyday U.S. life into one of the tournament’s unexpected side stories. One recurring theme has been ranch dressing, which some visitors have described with a mixture of fascination and disbelief as it appears on everything from fries to pizza to salads. In viral posts, fans have jokingly referred to it as a “national identity in liquid form,” while others say they are still adjusting to its ubiquity. The phenomenon extends well beyond food. Videos and posts circulating online show international fans reacting to oversized portions, large-format retail stores, and highway travel stops that feel closer to entertainment complexes than convenience stores. Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain highlighted in a Transportation Security Administration World Cup travel guide, has become …

Is the best electric BBQ better than charcoal and gas? I tested five to find out

Is the best electric BBQ better than charcoal and gas? I tested five to find out

Published by Sam Flores

Using an electric barbecue is simple: plug it in, heat it up and you’re cooking in no time. Even the best charcoal barbecues take a while to get going and the best gas barbecues can still run out of fuel (I’ve been caught out mid-garden party by bad planning before). So, electric barbecues are growing in popularity and have the advantage of precise temperature control and fitting in smaller spaces where flames or smoke may otherwise be a concern. The best electric BBQs range from around £80 for a basic model with no lid up to around £900 for sophisticated models, with grill and appliance brands like Char-Broil, Weber and Ninja all entering the market. You can cook on grill plates or griddles and choose portable models small enough to sit on a table or big enough to feed the whole family, like a traditional charcoal one. Some even provide woodchips to get that smoky barbecue taste. The best electric BBQs: At a glance How to choose the best electric BBQ Electric barbecues come in …

Are you a British BBQ cliche? There’s one dead giveaway

Are you a British BBQ cliche? There’s one dead giveaway

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more The most and least British thing I have ever done happened on Christmas Day 2020. Taking the threat of a festive lockdown as an opportunity to try something new, I decided that I would barbecue Christmas dinner on the beach. I found a ratty old disposable barbecue in the back of a cupboard, made a flask of Bisto, and set about giving my family the time of their lives. It was the least British thing I have ever done because I’ve learned that nothing enrages Brits like telling them you have even slightly deviated from tradition at Christmas. Their faces go purple. They start to splutter. You may as well have admitted to sneaking off for a KFC in the middle of the Queen’s …

Easy summer recipes: BBQ mushrooms, crab linguini and honey salmon

Easy summer recipes: BBQ mushrooms, crab linguini and honey salmon

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free There’s a particular mood that creeps in at this point in the year. The evenings stretch, the barbecue is optimistically dusted off, windows are cracked open even when the air is still a little sharp. We want food that feels lighter, brighter, a touch celebratory – but not so virtuous that it forgets to be satisfying. These recipes sit neatly in that in-between space. The sort of dishes that look impressive enough for friends in the garden, yet are simple enough to throw together on a Tuesday. Smoky, stuffed mushrooms that can hold their own as a vegetarian centrepiece. A crab linguini sharp with lemon and chilli that tastes like it belongs near the sea, even if it’s eaten at the kitchen table. Salmon glossed with honey and butter, ready in minutes and generous with flavour. What unites them is ease and optimism. They’re colourful, …

25 best Korean BBQ restaurants in L.A.: AYCE, galbi, Wagyu and more

25 best Korean BBQ restaurants in L.A.: AYCE, galbi, Wagyu and more

Published by Sam Flores

L.A.’s Korean barbecue landscape is vast and varied. Dozens of Koreatown restaurants specialize in meats for personal grilling, with a cooktop built into the center of each table for platters of (mostly) beef and pork in all their various cuts, providing theater and functionalism at once. It’s an essential, thrilling Los Angeles dining experience. Each K-barbecue restaurant has its own take on what must be one of the best full-tilt ways to share a meal — primal and modern, elemental and lavish, continually changing. New restaurants serving Korean barbecue open apace in always-transmuting Koreatown, and the latest include K-Team BBQ, the new Park’s BBQ sibling on Vermont Avenue, and Origin, which has taken over the Chapman Plaza location of Baekjeong (expected to resurface in a palatial L.A. flagship later this year). But long-standing icons keep diners coming back for their charcoal-fueled grills, attentive service, signature cuts or AYCE combos. “Korean barbecue is becoming more like just regular barbecue” in its prevalence, said Jenee Kim of Park’s BBQ. “It’s not a Korean[-only] restaurant anymore. There’s other …