We Asked Muslim Chefs in Texas About Fasting During Ramadan – Texas Monthly
From sunup to sundown, observant Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan—but that can create an extra challenge if your job revolves around food.
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From sunup to sundown, observant Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan—but that can create an extra challenge if your job revolves around food.
Sabar BBQ, 194 Bryan Av, FW. 11am-close Sat. Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. And that’s a little Zen gem from Zain Shafi, the pitmaster behind Sabar BBQ. Named after the Pakistani word for “patience,” the trailer in South Main Village might also be the region’s only spot for Pakistan-influenced Texas ’cue.
Pitmaster Zain Shafi, another gold-star alum of Goldee's, opened his own Fort Worth truck with dishes like seekh kebab sausage and fruit chaat.
Fires, expansions, and TV segments made November a huge month in Texas barbecue news.
As more Texan pitmasters come from immigrant or minority backgrounds, I wondered: Will the aunties and uncles patiently wait in those famously long lines?