One of Loop 9 BBQ's appetizers is burnt-ends queso, made with candied pieces of fatty brisket. Loop 9 started serving barbecue in Grand Prairie on March 6, 2023. Brandon Wade / Special Contributor ...

Larry Lavine may have made a name for himself as the founder of Chili’s, but the restaurateur has found a more recent passion in barbecue. Lavine’s latest venture is Loop 9 BBQ, tucked into Grand ...

Ever heard of a Brisket Philly Cheesesteak? Or Pork Belly Burnt ends? Forget the classics; this spin on BBQ will make you forget about plain old pulled pork. When I walked into Loop 9, not only was I ...

The founder of one of the nation’s most popular restaurant chains is convinced he can make it big in barbecue. Larry Lavine gives the brisket business another try next week, opening Loop 9 BBQ nearly ...