The Barbecue King Comes to Washington

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05/19/2026 03:00 PM EDT

John Snider, a 20th century legendary barbecue master of the Texas Panhandle, made three cross-country journeys to the Washington, D.C. area to cater to thousands at the National Press Club’s annual meetings including a president and dignitaries. Read more about when the Barbecue King came to Washington in this delicious story!

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