February, 2024

Tip-Sharing Practices Have Landed Some BBQ Joints in Hot Water With the U.S. Dept. of Labor
Two years ago, the Texanist fielded a question about tipping at barbecue joints. Reader Justin Schwartz was making his way through the Top 50 barbecue list and sought ethical clarity on the acceptable...

The Questions We Want Colin Allred and Ted Cruz to Answer During the Texas Senate Debate
Ted Cruz often sticks to the usual Republican talking points when condemning Democratic opponent Colin Allred: He’s too radical, he wants to allow criminals to cross the border into the state, and h...

It’s not too late to preserve KC’s Black-owned restaurants (or to enjoy Black Feast Week)
The recent closures of Soiree, The Krave, and Privee — Black-owned restaurants that each became a staple of Kansas City’s evolving food scene — leave a clear void that can’t be ignored, said ...

Here’s What People Are Wearing at ACL Fest
So you’re saying your ideal concert is several competing shows happening simultaneously along the perimeter of a large, dusty field with limited shade coverage? Happy festival weekend, y’all!With ...