Uncovering a Century-Old Hotel and Authentic Barbecue

❤Not long ago I hopped on my first-ever solo domestic flight in the U.S., bound for Dallas, Texas. In just a few days I wandered through history and chased down legendary barbecue—an unexpectedly thrilling, one-woman adventure that left a lasting mark. Staying Where History Meets Modernity 🐱I checked into The Adolphus Hotel downtown. Built in the early 1900s by Adolphus Busch—yes, the Anheuser-Busch co-founder—it was once the tallest building in Texas. Every inch drips French Renaissance craftsmanship, from hand-carved details to the vintage cage elevators. My room was spacious and modern, yet stepping into the lobby still feels like time-traveling a century back. Tasting Texas: The Power of Barbecue 🎷You can’t come to Texas and skip its barbecue. Born in the mid-1800s among Central-Texas European butchers, the tradition started as a way to preserve unsold meat through slow smoking. Today, brisket is king—hours of low-heat love render it fork-tender and dripping with juice. Add ribs and pulled pork to the list, and every bite shouts Texas warmth and swagger. Compared to the fried-chicken culture I’m used to in the Southeast, it’s a whole different, smoky universe. #NotAMorningTraveler #HistoricHotels #HiddenGems #WorldFoodCapital