Pecan Lodge

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Pecan Lodge
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Pecan Lodge
Pecan Lodge
Restaurant information
Established2010;15 years ago (2010)
Owner(s)Justin and Diane Fourton
Food typeBarbecue
Dress codeCasual
Street address2702 Main St
CityDallas
StateTX
Postal/ZIP Code75226
Coordinates 32°47′01″N96°47′02″W / 32.78364°N 96.78385°W / 32.78364; -96.78385
Website pecanlodge.com

Pecan Lodge is a popular barbecue restaurant located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. [1] [2] It was founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Justin and Diane Fourton. [1] [2] Justin Fourton is the pitmaster. [3] Pecan Lodge is known for its beef brisket, pork ribs, sausage, turkey and pulled pork, as well as its side dishes like mac and cheese and fried okra. [4] [5] [6] The name Pecan Lodge is named after Justin Fourton's grandfather's ranch in Abilene, Texas. [2] Justin Fourton learned how to barbecue from his grandparents there. [3] Pecan Lodge uses a steel smoker with an offset firebox, and a blend of primarily mesquite and oak wood. [2] The line was often criticized for being too long, however in recent years the restaurant added a dinner option and the lines have significantly decreased. [5] [7] [8]

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History

In 2009, Justin and Diane Fourton were transitioning from their previous careers as corporate consultants into the catering business. [2] [3] In 2010, Pecan Lodge started as a catering company that opened as a stall in Shed #2 of the Dallas Farmers Market. [1] The city of Dallas sold the market to DF Market Holdings LLC, a private entity with plans to redevelop the market area, and the Fourtons subsequently purchased property from a developer seeking to revitalize Deep Ellum. [1]

Awards and recognition

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Menu items

Pecan Lodge has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times [9] and Food Network . [10] The restaurant has won several awards, including the Dallas Observer's "Best Barbecue" award. [11] In May 2012, it was aired on a segment of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. [4] It was also featured on Man Fire Food. [12] In 2013, Texas Monthly judged it as one of the top four barbecue joints in Texas. [3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Nichols, Nancy (October 17, 2022). "The Unbelievable Story of Pecan Lodge". D Magazine. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Vaughn, Daniel (June 6, 2013). "Interview: Justin Fourton of Pecan Lodge". Texas Monthly. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Griffin, J.; Walker, B. (2014). Barbecue Lover's Texas: Restaurants, Markets, Recipes & Traditions. Globe Pequot. p. 50. ISBN   978-1-4930-1332-6 . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Naylor, J. (2014). Food Lovers' Guide to® Dallas & Fort Worth: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Food Lovers' Series. Globe Pequot. p. 39. ISBN   978-1-4930-0664-9 . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Toman, E. (2017). Moon Dallas & Fort Worth. Travel Guide (in Finnish). Avalon Publishing. p. 80. ISBN   978-1-63121-339-7 . Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Pecan Lodge - Recommended authentic restaurants". TasteAtlas. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Pecan Lodge - Restaurant Review". Condé Nast Traveler. July 30, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  8. ↑ McCarthy, Amy (May 22, 2017). "Pecan Lodge Is No Longer One Of The Top Ten Barbecue Joints in Texas". Eater Dallas. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ "GTT ★". The New York Times. August 3, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  10. ↑ F., Brian (March 24, 2022). "Pecan Lodge". Food Network. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Best Barbecue Restaurant 2022 - Pecan Lodge - Best of Dallas® 2020 - Best Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Music and Stores in Dallas". Dallas Observer. September 21, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ Jacobs, Ilene (June 29, 2015). "Pecan Lodge". 10Best. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
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