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New supper series top 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week
By Celestina Blok - Jan 19, 2026
Supper Club at Crossbuck BBQ. The Farmers Branch destination for a modern take on Texas barbecue has launched a new monthly supper club series. Pitmaster and owner Tim McLaughlin will present five courses paired with craft cocktails.
Dallas-area barbecue joint to launch a monthly supper club with full-service dinners and drink pairings.
Kevin Gray - January 20, 2026
Veteran pitmaster Tim McLaughlin is the owner of Crossbuck BBQ in Farmers Branch, Texas, a suburb just north of Dallas. He’s been in the barbecue game for 16 years, but before dedicating his life to brisket and ribs, McLaughlin worked in fine-dining kitchens and was a culinary school instructor. Now, he’s channeling his background into a new supper club that kicks off January 30.
Crossbuck’s Monthly Supper Club Is a Marriage of Smoke & Fine Dining
By Lauren Drewes Daniels - January 19, 2026
Get off-the-menu, from-scratch dishes at this new monthly supper club. Starting in late January, Crossbuck is starting a new supper club that marries the easy-breezy vibes of a barbecue joint with fine dining. As the flyer explains, “thoughtfully composed courses served in a relaxed, come-as-you-are setting.”
Crossbuck BBQ Makes Smoked Brisket Empanadas on The Ten
January 6, 2026
Crossbuck BBQ joins Brandon Todd and Paige Ellenberger in The Ten's kitchen to teach them how to make smoked brisket empanadas.
Crossbuck BBQ owner focuses on happy cows for high-quality meat
by Simon Pruitt - Oct. 26, 2024
McLaughlin and Kincheloe have been friends since their daughters started going to Prince of Peace Catholic School together. Now, the two work together to turn Kincheloe’s happy cows into McLaughlin's steak.
Crossbuck BBQ at The 10th Annual Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival
May 4, 2024
Come May 4th, folks from Houston, TX, and across North America will once again return to The Brick Streets of Tyler, TX. The 10th Annual Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival presented by Patterson Tyler, and produced by 101.5 KNUE and Radio Texas, LIVE! with Buddy Logan is back.
Crossbuck BBQ on NBC Texas Today
Feb 10, 2023
Brisket Everything From Crossbuck BBQ and Smokehouse. Learn how Crossbuck BBQ and Smokehouse is perfecting the gameday spread with their brisket, wings and more.
Crossbuck BBQ’S Warrior & Carnicero Sauces Now Available At Central Market
Steven Doyle - April 11, 2024
Crossbuck BBQ & Smokehouse is proud to announce a new agreement with Central Market featuring original recipe BBQ Sauces throughout all of their locations.
"20 Hot New Dallas Restaurants for a Sizzlin' Summer"
Lauren Drewes Daniels - June 5, 2023
It’s halfway through the calendar year and the local Dallas restaurant scene has heated up along with the weather. Crossbuck BBQ is pleased to be included in this recap of “20 Hot New Dallas Restaurants”.
Taste of Dallas
February 2023
The Taste of Dallas continues with a Valentine's Special edition, highlighting bites from some of the best food Dallas has to offer. Listed as one of the hot New Restaurants, Crossbuck BBQ featured its Brisket Candy™ Burnt Ends, served with truffle and smoked garlic mashed potatoes.
"ONE OF DALLAS' SIX HOTTEST NEW RESTAURANTS"
Teresa Gubbins - April 20, 2022
Listed as a "New and Hot" place to eat in Dallas among a variety of cuisines, Crossbuck is pleased to be featured in this article.
"How New Restaurant Crossbuck is Breaking Barbecue Rules in North Texas"
Sarah Blaskovich - April 5, 2022
Crossbuck BBQ is working from a different playbook than many barbecue restaurants...serving smoked meats inspired by some of the United States' best barbecue regions. Crossbuck is the culmination of Tim McLaughlin's decades of experience in fine dining and barbecue.
"NEW BARBECUE JOINT CROSSBUCK WILL OPEN IN FARMERS BRANCH, WITH FAMILIAR PITMASTER"
Sarah Blaskovich - May 17, 2021
Owner Tim McLaughlin talks about what will make Crossbuck stand out. "I am really excited to show the city of Dallas my style of barbecue."
"LOCKHART SMOKEHOUSE PITMASTER-CHEF TO OPEN CROSSBUCK BBQ IN FARMERS BRANCH"
Rosie Saez - May 14, 2021
A sneak peek into the early moments of Crossbuck and Chef-Pitmaster Tim McLaughlin's plan for making his background in fine dining and BBQ the perfect marriage.
More Stories
"7 Things to Do This Week"
Erin Uhl - October 29, 2024
Lucky for us, Crossbuck is a frequent flier on this list of fun places to go in Addison!
"FIRST LOOK: CROSSBUCK BBQ HITS HIGH MARKS IN FARMERS BRANCH"
Chris Wolfgang - May 17, 2023
Open every day of the week, from the part bbq, part sports bar dining room, Crossbuck served up a brisket tray and Brisket Candy™, along with "rock solid" sides and earned high marks.
"Pellet Grill Vs Smoker"
MySanAntnonio.com - Terri Peters - May 14, 2023
Chef-Pitmaster Tim chimes in on backyard choices for smokers...
"Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival"
Buddy Logan - April 8, 2024
Crossbuck BBQ is at the iconic Red Dirt Festival 2024!
"Famed Dallas Pitmaster Opens Innovative New BBQ Spot in Farmers Branch"
Teresa Gubbins - April 1, 2022
Chef-Pitmaster Tim talks a little about Crossbuck and how he arrived at his take on BBQ.
"Crossbuck BBQ Taking "Big Game" Orders
Steven Doyle - February 1, 2024
Pre-order -Menus make life easy--and the Big Game is just one example of what Crossbuck has to offer at various times of the year.
