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Barbecue Hunting; The Lowdown on Growlers

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BBQ WIRE—Barbecue hound Steve Watkins is on the hunt for the best smoked meats in North Texas. Thus far, he's been delighted by the brisket at Smokey's, the ribs at Roscoe's, and the brisket sausage at Longoria's. [DFW.com]

ARLINGTON—A massive food truck fest is coming to the Ballpark in Arlington this spring. Fifty-plus trucks will congregate outside the stadium for a two-day event starting Friday, April 26; parking is free but there's a charge for admission, with 15% of proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. [NBC DFW]

BEER WIRE—If the whole growler trend is going over your head (or under your radar), check out this primer for growler newbies. Justin Bitner offers a few starter beer selections, plus details on the filling and cleaning processes. [City of Ate]

Longoria's BBQ in Fort Worth. [Photo credit: Lance M./Yelp]

Smokey's

5300 E. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX