When it comes to Thanksgiving, it’s always fun to give your traditional turkey a twist! Plus, for my “ham fans,” we have a brand new recipe for a mouthwatering dry-rubbed mustard ham you can prepare in your slow cooker!
Chef Brian West
Exclusive VIP Tic’s to TASTE of the Northside!
Party with a purpose with me at this year’s Taste of the Northside benefitting Brighton Center! As host of the TASTE VIP Room, I am able to offer the ONLY VIP Tickets on sale to the public! There are a limited amount…
Ep. 9: Smoke
Texas is known for its BBQ – Smoke just makes it memorable! Executive Chef Brian West fans the flames at this Alamo City hotspot, where perfectly executed smoked meats get the star treatment. Plus, a recipe from the Chef…
The LAST Turkey ‘How-to’ You’ll Ever Need!
The line starts here for the best bird possible on Thanksgiving Day! This is the ONLY ‘how to’ video you’ll ever need – expert advice courtesy of Chef Brian West! From the most important steps to take during prep, to the biggest mistakes to avoid when carving and plating your turkey…
Empress is a Pop Up for a Purpose
Get a temporary taste of Chef Brian West’s flare for Asian fusion cuisine when you visit Empress. A pop up lasting up to 60 days is something San Antonio has yet to see. With ten percent of gross sales to be donated to select area non-profits, look for Empress to really impress!
Brisket Tips from the Chef Who Wrote the Book!
In our fast-paced, info overloaded world, time is a luxury. But, if you truly take barbecuing and smoking seriously, do yourself a favor and take the time to watch a true BBQ master guide you through his techniques to achieve the ‘gold standard’ in brisket.
Delicious Desserts WITH Your BBQ at Smoke!
Amazing, scratch-made desserts and pastries from Smoke – THE place to dine in for elevated barbecue from Chef Brian West on San Antonio’s northside. With a killer patio, curing done in-house and a full service cocktail bar, you’ll see (and taste) Texas BBQ in a whole new light!
Beggin’ for Biscuits!
Who’s craving hearty homestyle eats this summer? As for biscuits, we want the flakey, fluffy-like-a-cloud kind… warm, buttery and toasty out of the oven, homemade and ready to eat. They’re a great way to start or end your day…with some snacking in between!
What Wines Pair Best with BBQ
In Texas, barbecue and wine are a match…trust us on that! Our top picks for local BBQ in San Antonio come paired with inexpensive vinos that accentuate that smoky, juicy flavor we all know so well!
Smoke is Chef Driven & SMOKIN’!
At his roots, Chef Brian West is a proud Texan with a deep appreciation for good Texas BBQ. You’ll see proof of that in the video above. Lots of folks know his passion for awesome BBQ with his Smoke “The Truck.” Huge success has since led to a brick and mortar location in Stone Oak…
ManeUBER Your Way Through South Texas!
Here’s your ticket to the open road, as well as awesome food & drink in the ‘South Texas Triangle’ of San Antonio, Houston and Austin. Now you can credit up to $30 on your first ride with Uber! Enter this secret promo code and start saving…
Sights & Scents from the 6th Annual Paella Challenge at Pearl
It’s officially springtime in the Alamo City, and locals have come to expect this sizzling culinary event to usher in the season’s change. The annual Paella Challenge hosted by Chef Johnny Hernandez (La Gloria) is in its sixth year at the historic Pearl Brewery – each year bigger and better than the one before it!
The Right Wings Worthy of Your Tailgate!
Certain finger foods find quite a following, season after season. You have your burger connoisseurs, your brisket aficionados and, especially during tailgate season, your wing representatives. Great wings are an edible rite of passage on game day, and these recipes we’ve rounded up don’t drop the ball!
Paella Challenge is the ‘Pride’ of Pearl
Paella lovers unite! You know Spring is just around the corner, when it’s time for the annual Paella Challenge at Pearl Brewery. Things heated up quickly as chefs from all around the globe descended upon the Alamo City for a fabulous feast and a little friendly competition…
Guava-Glazed Spare Ribs Sing with Sangria
Fire up the grill and grab a glass! The rest of the country is discovering what we’ve all known in Texas for years–Sangria is good stuff, and it pairs great with anything from the grill. Up until now, I’ve always made my own Sangria from leftover wine and whatever fruit was in the refrigerator. Those days are over!
