With sunny weather on the horizon, families will soon head out to patios and parks and start lighting up their grills. Community Impact Newspaper’s Barbecue Guide has tips to keep in mind when looking to purchase a new grill as well as advice on the best cuts of meat for grilling and cooking tips from a local grilling expert. For those looking to have someone else do the cooking, the guide also features several notable local barbecue restaurants.

Butchers

Meat Masters 2020 S. Fry Road Ste. G 281-646-0505 www.meatmasterskaty.com

Midway Deer Processing 5901 Highway Blvd. 281-391-3101 www.midwaydeerprocessing.com

Don Chepe Meat Market 5701 Franz Road 281-392-3644


Grill Merchants

Westside Grill and Fireplace 22010 Highland Knolls Drive 281-392-5535 www.westsidegrillandfireplace.com

Hot Tubs of Katy 455 Katy Fort Bend Road 281-371-8827 www.hottubsofkaty.com


Restaurants

Midway Barbeque 6025 Highway Blvd. 281-391-2830 www.midwaybarbeque.com

Nonmacher’s Bar-B-Que 606 S. Mason Road 281-392-7666

Big Mike’s BBQ 21822 Franz Road 281-850-5250

Red River BBQ & Grill 1711 S. Mason Road 281-578-3800 www.redriverbbq.com

Spring Creek Barbeque 21000 Katy Freeway 281-829-0359 www.springcreekbarbeque.com