From the Pit
News & Missives
Dispatches from the world of live fire, and long letters from the pit. The openings, the festivals, the arguments worth having — and the Atlas's own voice on the craft.
The BBQ Atlas
MissiveJune 10, 2026
A Letter from the Pit: Welcome to The BBQ Atlas
Why the world needs one honest map of great barbecue — and the promise we're making to every pitmaster, pilgrim and stranger who lands here.
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DispatchJune 24, 2026
The Asado Crosses Borders
From the pampas of Argentina to backyards worldwide, live-fire asado is having a global moment. We map the spread.
The BBQ Atlas
MissiveJuly 8, 2026
On the Stall, and the Virtue of Waiting
A missive on the most frustrating hours in barbecue — and why the best pitmasters have made peace with them.