Howdy Chow Hounds,
We decided to make the trip to Panther Island Brewing to indulge in some Texas BBQ at Smoke & Bone BBQ. As soon as we pulled up, we could smell the BBQ smoke wafting through the air. It’s a thick, aromatic, and often persistent plume created by cooking with hardwood, meat, rubs, and spices “low and slow.” It’s truly an art form. For us, it signals that something delicious is about to happen. It simply means: get ready because you’re in for some meaty BBQ deliciousness, complemented by amazing chef-driven sides.
This journey started a few years ago when I contacted Smoke & Bone BBQ to participate in our 2024 Best Burger contest at River Ranch Stockyards. I knew they offered tasty Texas BBQ and fresh sides with a chef-driven approach, but I had no idea they would have the BEST burger in Cowtown. But they did! Smoke & Bone took home the win with their big, fat, delicious smoked burger.
Owned by Ross and Katherine Marquette, their story is a true American success tale. They were service industry veterans when the COVID-19 pandemic left them both jobless. To survive, they began delivering DoorDash orders. It was during this challenging time that they had the idea to use their old smoker to create and sell Texas BBQ through pop-ups. As they say, the rest is history—Smoke & Bone was born…