CorkScrew BBQ's Will and Nichole Buckman, both at right, pose for a photograph after their barbecue joint was given a Michelin star.

CorkScrew BBQ Chef Will Buckman and wife Nichole Buckman at the Michelin ceremony in Houston.

CorkScrew BBQ's Will Buckman said “we’re the cool kids now" after the restaurant won a Michelin star.

CorkScrew BBQ's Nichole and Will Buckman on the stage during the Michelin ceremony.

Barbecue at CorkScrew BBQ

The Michelin Guide unveiled its inaugural restaurant awards for Texas this week, and a surprising number of barbecue joints were among the honorees. CorkScrew BBQ in Spring, along with three other Texas spots, even snagged the first-ever one-star reviews awarded to U.S. barbecue establishments.

For many years the Michelin Guide has been synonymous with French haute cuisine and cutting-edge international fare. More recently Michelin expanded its scope to include a wider range of cuisines, showcasing excellence in regional traditions.

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The Texas list immediately sparked a debate: How does barbecue — no matter how........

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