How Texas barbecue joints are sharpening their focus to stand out
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“Do one thing, and do it well,” is not a phrase often associated with Texas barbecue.
Certainly, Texas is known for doing barbecue spectacularly well. But when it comes to menu choices, there is a lot to choose from. Indeed, the most famous item is the Texas trinity — a three-meat plate featuring brisket, pork ribs and sausage.
Furthermore, tradition stipulates a minimum of three side dish options: potato salad, coleslaw and beans. Desserts also come in threes: pecan pie, banana pudding and cobbler.
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But what if that tradition of threes was pared down to one? That’s the idea at Ribbee’s, a new barbecue joint in Fort Worth that specializes in one item: baby back ribs.
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