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Restaurant of the Month: Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
In 1910 Elias Bryan moved his family to Dallas from Cincinnati and opened the first Bryan 's Barbecue. His son, William Jennings Bryan, (known as Red for his hair) opened his own restaurant in Oak Cliff, Texas in 1935. Working with his Dad was William Jennings Bryan Jr., who was known as "Sonny". Sonny left Red in 1958, and opened his own restaurant on February 13th, the same day his Daddy and Granddaddy opened their restaurants.
 Since that time the legend has spread nationwide, in fact worldwide! Sonny's reputation for friendly service and melt-in-your-mouth barbecue has fed U.S. Presidents, famous entertainers, sports legends, and other famous patrons. Sonny Bryan's has been featured in all types of publications including television, books, magazines, newspapers and more.
Richardson’s Sonny Bryan’s opened at 1251 W. Campbell in 1998 and has been a loyal chamber member for over 10 years. Last year, a patio area was added to the Richardson location giving more room for parties and those special occasions. Manager JT Todd extends a warm invitation to all chamber members and their family to come and dine in or take out Sonny Bryan’s famous Smokehouse barbecue. Sonny Bryan’s does catering for all types of events and venues and they ship their world famous barbecue anywhere in the U.S. Call manager JT Todd for more details at 972.664.9494 or check out their web site www.sonnybryans.com
Here’s a just a few of the accolades and awards given over the years to our restaurant of the month, Sonny Bryan’s:
Sonny Bryan’s has been featured in publications including Bon Appetit, Delta Sky Magazine, Esquire, Travel & Leisure, Food & Wine, Gourmet, People, Parade, Barbecue America, Southern Living, Ladies Home Journal, Texas Monthly and more.
Presented the Regional Classic Award by The James Beard Foundation Awards for Culinary Excellence and Achievement in 2000
Featured on The Food Network several times including $40 A Day with Rachael Ray and Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels.
Featured as one of the Ten Favorite Barbecue Places in the U.S. in the book Grilling for Dummies.
Featured on The Travel Channel on the Food Wars: Barbecue segment.
In 2005 D Magazine rated SB’s among the 52 Things Every Dallasite Must Do.
Featured as one of the Top Twenty Five Barbecue Joints by Steven Raichlen in The Barbecue Bible.
Ranked twice in Texas Monthly Magazine among The 50 Best Barbecue Joints in Texas.
Featured as one of The Big Six Barbecue Restaurants nationwide in Chili Pepper Magazine's Best of Zest Restaurant Challenge in 2002.
Voted among the Best Restaurants by Zagat Surveys for 2006.
People Magazine listed SB’s among the 10 Best Barbecue Spots in America in 1989.
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