Tag Page CommunityMatriarch

Dallas’ Record’s Bar-B-Q: More than just barbecue

Record’s Bar-B-Q in South Dallas isn’t your typical barbecue joint—it’s a living piece of community history. Open since 1969, this Black-owned spot became a hub for more than just smoky chicken and saucy sandwiches. Barbara Record, who recently passed at 83, quietly kept the place running, supporting local schools and banding together with other Black restaurant owners to fight unfair suppliers. Longtime regulars remember not just the food, but buying records and sharing stories inside. It’s a reminder of how local businesses can shape, support, and unite a neighborhood. What memories do you have of spots like this in your community? #Food #DallasEats #CommunityMatriarch