Kinda funny, to me, I like the Thai food around here better than the Thai food in Thailand, though we only had two lunches there.
I also like the bi bim bop here better than what we had in Seoul, I'm sure a lot of this is because I'm accustomed to "here".
The BBQ here is better than what I had in Austin, but again, I think I only had it in Austin at one or two places. (Also, the best BBQ here is made by a couple brothers from Texas, so there is that ...).
There is one Q place I liked a lot but my wife did not where the owner is Korean and the pitmaster is from Texas. Kimchi and pulled pork .... authentic? Probably not. Interesting and good? It was to me.
Heirloom Market BBQ - Bbq, CateringHeirloom Market is the smallest of places with the biggest of hearts. This chef driven restaurant was designed with the idea of paying respect to iconic BBQ food ways with the touch of our personal flavor. Chefs Cody and Jiyeon decided to create Heirloom Market with one basic thought "What can we enjoy doing for the next 10 years". We decided to cook to our strengths. Simple, Classic, and Fresh are three adjectives that should never be lost when providing such a polarizing cuisine as BBQ. Jiyeon, a South Korean ex-pat, grew up with the flavors of grilled meats, pickled vegetables, and a constant array of side dishes. Her culinary training and travels in the states has led to a deep rooted love for "Seoul" food or classic Southern cuisine. Cody (a Texas born, Tennessee raised, Atlanta trained Chef) has spent countless hours cooking, eating, and appreciating everything BBQ. Together they have created a place that provides the best of "the things we eat on our days off."
