A conversation with culinary author Adrian Miller about the history and culture of Southern barbecue, moderated by Daniel Vaughn at the LBJ Library.
Adrian Miller is coming to the LBJ Presidential Library on Thursday, July 23, for a conversation about Southern barbecue and its roots. The evening runs from 6 PM to 8:45 PM in the 10th floor Atrium, and it's moderated by Daniel Vaughn.
Miller is a two-time James Beard Award-winning culinary author and a certified barbecue judge who describes himself as a "soul food scholar." He's written four books on soul food, barbecue history, and the chefs who shaped presidential cuisine, including Cooking to the President's Taste, published in 2025. He also spent time as an attorney before shifting his focus to food writing.
The talk is part of the LBJ Library's series surrounding the exhibit The American Experiment, which pairs original historical documents with public programs. This particular evening also honors the legacy of Walter Jetton, Lyndon Johnson's pitmaster of choice and a 2025 inductee into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame.
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If you're into the history of Southern food or the specific way it's intersected with American politics, this is right up your alley. It's a conversation rather than a lecture, so you'll get to hear Miller talk through the roots of barbecue and the people who kept the tradition going. The library is at 2313 Red River St., and the whole thing goes from 6 PM to 8:45 PM.
