Dayne's Craft Barbecue Ranks 7th in Texas Monthly's Top 50 List

The Journey to the Top 10

• 🚀 Dayne's Craft Barbecue has achieved a significant milestone, ranking seventh on Texas Monthly's prestigious Top 50 Barbecue list.
• 💡 The journey for owners Dane and Ashley began seven years ago, selling barbecue from the front yard of their duplex to just 20 customers a month.
• 🎯 Their initial goal was to build a following and create something bigger than they had at the start.

Texas Monthly's Barbecue Editor's Perspective

• 🍖 Daniel Vaughn, barbecue editor for Texas Monthly, emphasizes that the list is like the "Olympics of barbecue."
• 🔍 Vaughn has visited over 200 barbecue joints in the past year, highlighting the competitive nature of the Texas barbecue scene.
• ✨ He notes that there's not a significant separation between the top-ranked establishments, underscoring the high quality across the board.

What Earned the High Ranking

• 🏆 For Dayne's Craft Barbecue, their success on the list was attributed to consistency, inventiveness, and the quality of their sides.
• 🥩 The brisket was specifically called out as a key factor that sold the judges on their offerings.
• 📈 The restaurant has seen a surge in customers and messages following the announcement, with many eager to try their acclaimed barbecue.

The Formula for Success

• 🛠️ Dane and Ashley attribute their success to a simple formula: work hard, be nice, and eat barbecue.
• 🌱 They emphasize the importance of staying true to their vision, hard work, and never giving up.
• 🌟 Despite reaching this high ranking, they feel this is just the beginning of their culinary journey.