Ivan Chavez (Chavo’s BBQ) Interview — Houston BBQ in the 2nd Ward

About this episode

Ivan Chavez discusses the art of barbecue and the vibrant food culture of Houston's 2nd Ward.

Ivan Chavez of Chavo’s BBQ joins me for a conversation about barbecue, passion, and Houston’s 2nd Ward—talking about what it takes to build a barbecue spot with heart, the craft behind the smoke, and the day-to-day reality of running a pit in one of the most vibrant food cities in America. See all things Chavos BBQ here: https://www.instagram.com/chavosbbq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chavosbbq Check their social media for where they pop up next! If you love Texas BBQ, Houston food culture, and the stories behind the pits, this one’s for you.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin

Guest: Ivan Chavez

Topics covered

• barbecue
• Houston food culture
• cooking craft
• restaurant management
• local food scene

Keywords

• Chavo’s BBQ
• Houston BBQ
• barbecue passion
• food culture
• pit management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chavo’s BBQ

Places: Houston, 2nd Ward

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