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Summary graphic: The former pit of Mr. BBQ & More

Ghost Pit Tour: Mr. BBQ & More (Grand Rivers, KY)

On: 05/27/2016

We didn’t make it to Cy Quarles’ Mr. BBQ & More before it closed for good, but we did find the chance to practice some barbecue anthropology.

Video Preview: The 2014 East Somerville Foodie Crawl

On: 09/08/2014

In: Boston

Every September, East Somerville Main Streets holds a celebration of local cuisine, the Foodie Crawl. For 2014’s preview, we focus on two newcomers to the scene: La Brasa and Rincon Mexicano.

Summary graphic: A young Black man stands behind a counter, surrounded by menu boards and family photos. He is smiling and spreading his hands out across the counter.

An Introduction to Memphis

On: 03/13/2014

In: Memphis, Photo Essays

These are the people of Memphis, the people whose drive, whose passion, we have captured in our photographs.

Summary graphic: Two people, mother and son, pose for a photo outside of Snow’s BBQ during a break in their work. The son wears overalls, both wear Snow’s branded t-shirts and aprons. The composition echoes Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” painting, but is by no means a recreation.

An Introduction to American Barbecue

On: 12/22/2013

In: American Barbecue, Photo Essays

Barbecue is an American tradition that reveals as much about those who make as it does about the location where it is made. These twelve photos will introduce you to some of the places we’ve been and people we’ve met so far.

Summary graphic: A rock trio plays on stage: the guitarist and bassist are in the foreground, and the drummer in the background. The stage lighting gives all three a pinkish hue.

INFRASTRUCTURE tour recap: The Small Time Express

On: 06/29/2011

In: American Travel, INFRASTRUCTURE

Before the final show of the tour even started, the talent booker handed the band a fistful of dollars. She was tired of charging covers and simply told us to sell merch. After 10 shows in 12 days, Pittsburgh was just a party, played with cash in hand.

Texas BBQ Tour 2010 Videos, Parts I and II

On: 05/01/2011

In: Texas BBQ

Recapping our 2010 Texas BBQ Tour, featuring Mills County BBQ, Franklin Barbecue, Luling City Market, and Gonzales Food Market.

Summary graphic: Chris Harry Paskett stands in front of a smoker billowing smoke.

Merry Christmas, Y’all: A Visit to Mills County BBQ Company, Goldthwaite, TX

On: 01/18/2011

In: Texas BBQ

In The Odyssey, people Odysseus doesn’t know often take care of him on his journey. We’ve met many people like the ancient Greeks. One example: Chris Harry Paskett.

Summary graphic: One man carts a hand truck of tuna steaks through a bustling area of Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market. Another man dressed like a salaryman walks in the opposite direction.

The Great Tsukiji Tuna Chase

On: 11/16/2010

In: Japan, Photo Essays

If you go into the frantic heart of Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market, you get to see so much, including this worker hauling tuna steaks (and heads) out into the daylight.

Summary graphic: The three members of the “power trio” era of INFRASTRUCTURE play music on stage in a Flying V formation as red lights flare all around them.

INFRASTRUCTURE: Live at Webster Hall

On: 09/27/2010

In: INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE perform their signature blues-punk tune, “The Old World,” at the Studio at Webster Hall, September 24, 2010.