I still remember the first time I walked into Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que on Congress Avenue in Austin, and the smell of smoke hit me before I even made it through the door.
It was one of those moments where you just know you’re about to eat something memorable, something that’ll stick with you long after you leave.
The place had this old-school Texas vibe that felt authentic in a way most restaurants just can’t pull off anymore. When I finally got to the prime rib, perfectly smoked and seasoned with that beautiful bark on the outside, I understood why people make the drive from all over just to eat here…