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Valentina’s Pitmaster Knows He Messed Up. At This New Austin Joint, He’s Trying to Make It Right.
For better and worse, Churchrow Tejas BBQ is not Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ. Churchrow’s kitchen is helmed by Miguel Vidal, the former owner, chef, and pitmaster of Valentina’s, a groundbreaking joint that imploded suddenly and spectacularly in 2024. While Vidal’s talent is undeniable, Churchrow’s pit room hasn’t yet achieved the level of consistency I came to expect at Valentina’s. Both Vidal and Churchrow’s owner, Simon Madera, know there is still work to do, and they are relying on each other to realize their ultimate vision for the six-month-old restaurant.Over four visits, I’ve witnessed mistakes and improvements at Churchrow. I’ve also seen a different Vidal than I knew at Valentina’s. “The version [of Vidal] that we have is really good,” Madera said. When he hired Vidal…The post Valentina’s Pitmaster Knows He Messed Up. At This New Austin Joint, He’s Trying to Make It Right. appeared first on Texas Monthly.