Jones Original Barbeque This was my fourth and final stop in Seattle, West Seattle specifically, and it was a great one! Here’s my rundown: Beef brisket–not very smoky, tasted like roast beef. Chicken–excellent! Smoky and flavorful, but still moist. Hot links–this is what I’m talking about! Spicy and coarsely ground sausage. Pork spareribs–very good […]
Seattle BBQ Research Trip: Willie’s Taste of Soul
Willie’s Taste of Soul Bar-B-Que This was my third spot. Willie’s is a combination barbecue, Creole food and soul food joint. I had mixed reviews about the food, but mainly because everything was drowned in sauce. I never ask for the sauce on the side because I want to experience the barbecue as the […]
Seattle BBQ Research Trip–Lil Red Takeout and Catering
Lil Red Takeout and Catering I took advantage of an unexpected trip to Seattle to so some barbecue research. Ahead of my trip, I reviewed some recent “Best BBQ” lists by Eater Seattle, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and people on social media. This was my first stop, and it was pretty next-level. It’s a combination of […]
Meet My Collegiate BBQ Research Assistants!!
Miles Francisco is a third-year student at the University of Oklahoma studying Political Science and African and African American Studies with minors in International Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. Miles is passionate about social justice and creating a more just world for all. Miles believes strongly in the power of people when they […]



