"But one area where the city is less developed is barbecue, not in quality so much as quantity: The places we have tend to be excellent, but number few. So, when news arrived this summer that Austin's La Barbecue was opening a Portland offshoot, there was plenty of excitement. Originally planned as a brick-and-mortar, Lil' Barbecue instead landed this October at Woodlawn cocktail bar Tough Luck. Seven days a week, diners can find brisket, sausages, pork ribs, and vegan "beet ends.""
"La Barbecue has received global accolades-including a Michelin star in November last year-for its smoked brisket, sausages, and ribs. Its former pitmaster, Ben Vaughan, moved to Portland with his wife back in June, the two having fallen for the city on a previous visit. His original plan was to open a brick-and-mortar sister location to La Barbecue. However, after he told The Oregonian that he was looking for a location, he got a call from Ezra Caraeff, co-owner of bar group Three on a Match,"
Lil' Barbecue arrived in Portland at Woodlawn cocktail bar Tough Luck after plans for a brick-and-mortar sister location shifted to a collaboration. La Barbecue holds global accolades, including a recent Michelin star, and its former pitmaster Ben Vaughan relocated to Portland with his wife. Lil' Barbecue operates seven days a week serving brisket, sausages, pork ribs, vegan "beet ends," and a surprise hit: smoked-then-fried chicken thighs stored in tallow. The operation opened quietly to avoid initial overcrowding, drawing neighborhood residents and regulars and receiving largely positive feedback.
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