Eric’s Family Barbecue in Avondale is exactly that kind of place, serving up brisket so good it deserves its own fan club.

The chicken inasal and other Filipino street food recently won the Judges’ Award at the 2026 YMCA Embassy Chef Showcase in Ottawa, the Philippine Embassy in Canada said.

Hidden in plain sight in Shakopee sits a barbecue joint that’s been quietly serving up some of the best smoked meats in ...

It was a well-designed challenge, not only from a sponsorship standpoint, but also because even though the losing team had 5 ...