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Restaurant information | |
Established | 2010 |
Owner(s) | Justin and Diane Fourton |
Food type | Barbecue |
Dress code | Casual |
Street address | 2702 Main St |
City | Dallas |
State | TX |
Postal/ZIP Code | 75226 |
Coordinates | 32°47′01″N 96°47′02″W / 32.78364°N 96.78385°W |
Website |
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Pecan Lodge is a popular barbecue restaurant located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. [1] [2] It was founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Justin and Diane Fourton. [1] [2] Justin Fourton is the pitmaster. [3] Pecan Lodge is known for its beef brisket, pork ribs, sausage, turkey and pulled pork, as well as its side dishes like mac and cheese and fried okra. [4] [5] [6] The name Pecan Lodge is named after Justin Fourton's grandfather's ranch in Abilene, Texas. [2] Justin Fourton learned how to barbecue from his grandparents there. [3] Pecan Lodge uses a steel smoker with an offset firebox, and a blend of primarily mesquite and oak wood. [2] The line was often criticized for being too long, however in recent years the restaurant added a dinner option and the lines have significantly decreased. [5] [7] [8]
In 2009, Justin and Diane Fourton were transitioning from their previous careers as corporate consultants into the catering business. [2] [3] In 2010, Pecan Lodge started as a catering company that opened as a stall in Shed #2 of the Dallas Farmers Market. [1] The city of Dallas sold the market to DF Market Holdings LLC, a private entity with plans to redevelop the market area, and the Fourtons subsequently purchased property from a developer seeking to revitalize Deep Ellum. [1]
Pecan Lodge has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times [9] and Food Network. [10] The restaurant has won several awards, including the Dallas Observer's "Best Barbecue" award. [11] In May 2012, it was aired on a segment of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. [4] It was also featured on Man Fire Food. [12] In 2013, Texas Monthly judged it as one of the top four barbecue joints in Texas. [3]