Tag Archives: East End cafe became BBQ spot after owner won it in dice game

HOUSTON, Texas — If you’re looking for 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 …

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