The Portland barbecue scene is getting a surprise entrant: Michelin-starred Austin, Texas, favorite La Barbecue is setting up an outpost far from home with the planned opening of sister restaurant Lil’ Barbecue this year. Ben Vaughan, general manager and pitmaster at the Austin-based outfit, will be leading the charge to bring brisket, pork and beef ribs, sausages, and more to a yet-to-be-found locale in Portland.
Vaughan says he initially pitched the idea of expanding to La Barbecue owner Ali Clem, after enjoying his first trip to Portland last year. When he talked to locals about what he does for work back in Texas, he received a lot of encouragement to
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