Distant Relatives

"modern African American" barbecue. The tagline reflects the restaurant's fusion of Central Texas barbecue techniques with African American culinary influences, including spices and ingredients from the African diaspora. Brockway's approach is inspired by his family's history and his desire to connect with his heritage. He uses ingredients like grains of paradise (a type of pepper from West Africa), and his barbecue is infused with elements of African American and Caribbean culture, such as roasted peanuts and smoked chicken with chile vinegar butte