If you’re looking for an authentic Texas barbecue, it’s hard to beat Lenox Bar-B-Q in Houston’s East End. The local favorite has a unique history. It was founded in 1946 as Lenox Cafe, but three years later, a machinist won the restaurant in a game of dice. He transformed it into a barbecue spot and is even credited with introducing the rotisserie-style pit to the barbecue scene. It wasn’t long before Lenox Bar-B-Q became one of the best-known barbecue joints in all of southeast Texas. More than 70 years after its founding, Lenox Bar-B-Q is still serving up some of the best-smoked meats in Houston. The go-to eatery is known for its custom cooking operation and can smoke up to 2,600 pounds of brisket at ...