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Houston Press
Momofuku’s David Chang and Matthew Rudofker Join Southern Smoke Lineup
"Chang and Rudofker will serve a 44 Farms Korean-style beef short rib ssam, according to a press release."
Houston Press
Life Line: At Dish Society, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Actually Help the Environment
"That’s a good thing, because Dish Society’s menu items, from the pork belly bites to the chimichurri steak tacos with 44 Farms grass-fed steak, local cabbage and housemade sauce, are crave-worthy just about any old time."
Culture Map Dallas
Dallas’ Celebrity Top Chef John Tesar Cooks Up Steak and Burger Empire
Celebrity Chef John Tesar plans to launch a spin-off chain of Knife Burger in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with three locations already in place, he plans on using 44 Farms beef to take it to the "next level."
Star-Telegram
DFW Food News Features Additions in West 7th, Shops at Clearfork
"The downtown lunch crowd can now add Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse to their rotation of lunch options...Dishes will include a lobster roll on a buttered brioche and a firebreather of a burger — a jalapeño-bacon burger comprised of 44 Farms prime beef, jalapeño jack cheese, roasted jalapeño-BBQ mayo and challah Texas toast."
Eater
Inside the New Steakhouse from ‘Iron Chef Gauntlet’s Jason Dady
"Steaks are the heart of Range’s menu, sourced from 44 Farms (“best beef raised in Texas,” Dady explained)..."
The Daily Meal
Dallas’ Top 10 Restaurants
"7. Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse, serving steak and game: Odd that in a state so fond of hunting the results should be so hard to find on Dallas menus. Y.O. Ranch sets the pace with bison, wild boar, venison, and quail. Steak-lovers aren’t neglected. Check out the 44 Farms prime selection."
Culture Map Dallas
Pile on the Pumpkins and Get Your Fall Fix at the Dallas Farmers Market
"...stop by [Mudhen] for Sunday brunch and sample dishes such as the 44 Farms flat-iron steak, served over parsnip puree with roasted root vegetables, wilted beet greens, and pomegranate vinaigrette."
East Austin Patch
Old Thousand Chinese Restaurant in East Austin Launches Lunch Service
"On Facebook, restaurant officials noted another menu offering: Flat noodle with 44 Farms Beef, Cauliflower and Cumin-Sweet Soy."
Houston Chronicle
Butcher’s Ball Set for Oct. 15
"Sustainable ranching: Panel discussion on the local food system in Texas. Speakers include Brady Lowe of Cochon555; Dustin Windham, entrepreneur, activist, and proprietor of Grit Grocery mobile grocer in Houston; Ford Fry of Ford Fry Restaurants; chef Monica Pope of Houston; and Steve Harrison, rancher 44 Farms. Moderated by Kim Korth, publisher Edible Houston."
Houston Press
Meaty Event, The Butcher’s Ball, Benefits Ranchers and Farmers Affected by Harvey
"The event...will have a pretty stellar lineup of daylong entertainment, cocktails and meaty dishes sourced from ethical and sustainable ranchers, farmers and purveyors, including 44 Farms..."
Houston Chronicle
Houston Dining News of the Week
"Food options include doughnuts from Morningstar, breakfast tacos, barbecue brisket kolache, sausage and cheese kolache, biscuit with crème fraiche and jam, granola and yogurt, and a 44 Farms sausage breakfast sandwich."
Houstonia
Going Underground with Chef Alvin Schultz
Pictured in this article: “Pho-Strami”: Pho-spiced, smoked 44 Farms beef rib, pho slaw, pho demi, hoisin and Sriracha.
Houston Press
First Look at Prelude Coffee and Tea
"...those golden biscuits with crème fraîche and jam, breakfast tacos, kolaches and a new breakfast sandwich made with 44 Farms sausage."
Press Release
44 Farms Opens First Retail Store Location
2017 Fall Sale Book
Billion Dollar Buyer
Press Release
44 Farms Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening for First Retail Store Location
2017 Fall Sale Book
44 Farms Takes to the Sea
Houston Chronicle
Listen: Breakfast Tacos and Barbecue at Beaver’s
"Credit is due to rising star pitmaster/chef Arash Kharat for working his magic on the menu, offering house-smoked jalapeno sausage, pulled pork, baby-back ribs and peppery 44 Farms brisket, among other treats."
Houston Chronicle
Chefs from Xochi, Ritual, Kata Robata and More Help Homeless Shelter Raise $500,000
"Chefs Ruben Ortega and Maurizio Ferrarese prepared hearty third course with 44 Farms filet mignon, beef fat confit potatoes, and heirloom baby carrots."
Culture Map Houston
First Taste: Duo Brings Acclaimed Locally-Roasted Coffee to Downtown Office Tower Location
"Blacksmith's signature biscuits are available, as well as a new breakfast sandwich developed by Morningstar partner Carlos Ballon that's made with 44 Farms sausage and served on a baked brioche bun."
Houston Chronicle
Prelude Coffee & Tea Opens in Downtown Houston
"The food offerings include donuts from Morningstar, breakfast tacos, barbecue brisket kolache, sausage and cheese kolache, biscuit with crème fraiche and jam, granola and yogurt, and a 44 Farms sausage breakfast sandwich."
Houston Chronicle
Fielding’s Local Kitchen + Bar
"WHAT TO ORDER: Fig and Gorgonzola pizza with Serrano ham; flammkuchen pizza with house-cured bacon and leeks; pan-roasted chicken breast with mustard sauce; 44 Farms pot roast with hazelnut mole."
Houston Chronicle
Vic & Anthony’s
"WHAT TO ORDER: Crab cake; A5 Kobe beef carpacchio; poached Maine lobster; 44 Farms NY strip steak; wedge salad; sea salt fries; au gratin potatoes."
Houston Chronicle
Southern Goods
"WHAT TO ORDER: Cracklins; any salad; fried green tomato; Peaches & Cream; the terrific 44 Farms double meat cheeseburger; fried confit chicken and buttermilk biscuit; Sea Island red peas."
Houston Chronicle
Local Foods
"WHAT TO ORDER: Menus vary by location, but look for the truffled egg salad sandwich; house-smoked salmon sandwich with onion jam; 44 Farms roast beef sandwich with curried cauliflower and horseradish aioli (Kirby location only); Tuscan kale; mintade (blend of citrus juices and mint)."
Food & Beverage Magazine
Lúa Viet Kitchen a Fast-casual Vietnamese Concept Debuts in Houston
“Guests will find antibiotic, hormone-free chicken and beef from 44 Farms on entrees.”
Culture Map Houston
Sneak Peek: Chef Chris Shepherd’s New Take on One Fifth Makes Its Debut
“While the menu maintains some constants — a caviar appetizer, a really big 44 Farms ribeye, and several seafood towers — the preparations are all new.”
Texas Monthly
LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue
“The seasoning concentrates as the fat becomes crunchy on the outer layer, a process hastened by high heat (up to 300 degrees) on the pit toward the end of the cook. That fat from the 44 Farms briskets also develops a sweetness, but there’s not a speck of sugar in the rub.”
303 Magazine
Element Kitchen & Cocktail Brings Elevated Bar Food To Denver
“The Pimento cheeseburger is made with house ground 44 Farms’ sirloin, Pimento cheese and Rocky Mountain heirloom tomatoes.”
Hell’s Kitchen: Celebrity Chef John Tesar
“Instead of going to Albertson’s, you can come and get a flat iron from me at a reasonable price, and you’ll know that it’s an organic steak that came from 44 Farms, and we’ll teach you how to cook it with the book or by eating at the restaurant.”
San Antonio Current
Keeping Up with the Contemporary Restaurants of San Antonio
“With quality Texas ’cue served up for lunch and gastronomy-influenced dishes for dinner such as the 44 Farms beef clod with coffee quinoa crunch or grilled veal breast and crispy sweetbreads, The Granary is more dress up than down.”
Culture Map Houston
Two Vietnamese Restaurants Join the Montrose Mix: Newcomer and Longtime Favorite Make a Move
“To set itself apart from more traditional Vietnamese restaurants, the fast casual concept from co-owners Nick Nguyen and Mardi Do will utilize locally-sourced ingredients, hormone-free chicken, and beef from 44 Farms.”
GQ
This Is the New Wave of American Barbecue
“It stands for 44 Farms, and when you see the number on a menu, it means you’re about to get some grade-A barbecue. The all-natural Black Angus beef from this Cameron, Texas-based cattle company has suddenly taken over the menus of pitmasters who care where their meat comes from.”
Houstonia
Leaf & Grain Is Open at the Shops at Houston Center
“Toppings comprise the freshest ingredients, including steak from 44 Farms.”
Houston Press
Health Food Makes an Unexpected Appearance at Burger and Whiskey Hub Bosscat
“It's no $5 Pei Wei lunch menu, but then again chef Peter Petro has created dishes that showcase the seasonal bounty of local farmers, sourcing meat from 44 Farms…”
Houston Business Journal
New Vietnamese Concept to Open in Project Across From Menil
“The restaurant will feature cuisine made from fresh and locally sourced ingredients, without MSG and with antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken and beef from Cameron, Texas-based 44 Farms.”
Community Impact Newspaper
Local Pour’s 44 Farms Burger is the Restaurant’s Most Ordered Burger
“The 44 Farms Burger at Local Pour is the eatery’s most popular burger and features high-quality meat from Texas.”
Paper City Mag
Texas’ Top Barbecue Stars Come Together for the Ultimate Meat Up
“44 Farms hosted a “festive lounge” and provided beef to some of Texas’s top chefs at the inaugural Texas Monthly MeatUp event in Houston.”
Houston Chronicle
Balls Out Burger in the Heights Smashing Out Classic, Unfussy Burgers
“Burgers here are a model of simplicity: 5-ounce, flattop-grilled patties, available as a single or double, made with 44 Farms beef (seasoned with cracked black pepper and Himalayan pink salt)…”
Culture Map Houston
Acclaimed Restaurant Looks Beyond Houston to Expand Seafood Choices, Adds Cocktails
“The addition of cocktails, a focus on seafood, and serving steaks from 44 Farms have all been successful elements at One Fifth, Shepherd’s ambitious restaurant that will change concepts annually for five years…”
Food & Wine
The Changing Faces and Plates of Texas BBQ
Food & Wine Magazine takes a look at the best meat in Texas that’s breaking down the traditional boundaries of barbecue in the state, including restaurants that feature 44 Farms.
My Table
Fatherhood, Served with a Side of BuffBurger
"That was the beginning of BuffBurger, the couple’s gourmet fast-casual burger restaurant featuring 44 Farms black Angus beef that has since taken Houston by storm."
Southlake Style
Chefs & Caterers
“The most popular menu item is the filet mignon, which is made with 44 Farms beef…. Whether guests visit the steakhouse to savor the juiciest, premium Black Angus beef or indulge in fine wine from the Texas-inspired wine cellar, they’re in for a truly special experience.” Page 35
Paper City Mag
New Houston Restaurant Promises a Real No Frills Burger
“Each burger is crafted with fresh ground beef sourced from 44 Farms in Cameron, Texas. The five ounce patty is griddled on a flat top then placed on an Amish potato roll (Balls Out Burger’s proprietary recipe)…”
Texas CEO Magazine
Highlighting Millennial Values To Solve Agriculture’s Recruiting Problem
44 Farms President and CEO, Bob McClaren, touches on the importance of millennial's contribution to agriculture and how they determine the future of the industry.
Food & Wine
The 9 Best Sites to Buy High-End Meat Online, According to Chefs
“Another ideal stop for shoppers who care deeply for the welfare of the animals they eat is 44 Farms, says Peter Laufer, executive chef of Willard in Washington, D.C. On this site, consumers can read about its Right Way program, a 12-step protocol that ensures each animal's welfare.”
2017 Female Sale Book
Chef Feature: BuffBurger
“Our burger is made by the quality of the beef. The care that 44 Farms takes in raising the animals to produce meat with unparalleled texture and taste allows the beef to speak for itself. All other meats pale in comparison.” - Sara Burden, BuffBurger
Temple Daily Telegram
Cameron’s 44 Farms Sees Boom in Beef Business
“In children’s books, farms have lush, rolling green hills dappled with crisp blue ponds and dotted with bright red barns. Cowboys ride horses from one open pasture to the next and livestock is not confined in small pens. That idealized scenery is present at 44 Farms. The pristine Cameron establishment could put any storybook farm to shame.”
Culture Map Dallas
Gourmet Hot Dog Food Truck Fills Dallas’ Fatal Frankfurter Void
"[Sir Franks is] doing a 100 percent black Angus beef hot dog from 44 Farms and artisan sausages from a variety of local butcher shops."
Escape Hatch Dallas
See It All Here: Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival Scores Another Home Run with 2017 Sell-out
Rodeo Goat won for its goat cheese-caramelized onion number, on a hamburger using 44 Farms angus beef.
My Table
Patrick Feges: The Purple-Hearted Pit Master
“People love to hear that we’re using local beef. 44 Farms obviously has a name and reputation for its incredible flavor,” Feges said. “People know what it is and dine with us to get the best of the best in beef.”
D Magazine
John Tesar’s Cookbook Goes on Sale May 2
When talking about his new restaurant Tesar mentions,“We will only use Texas products—Heartland and 44 Farms.”
Houston Business Journal
44 Farms Inks Deal with Houston Billionaire on Reality TV Show
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta signed a $2 million deal with 44 Farms on Fertitta's "Billion Dollar Buyer"
Business 2 Community
Billion Dollar Buyer: 44 Farms Accepts $2 Million Deal with Tilman Fertitta
"This week, Tilman Fertitta meets with Bob McClaren, James Burks and BJ McElroy of 44 Farms."
News West 9
CTX Cattle Ranch To Be on ‘Billion Dollar Buyer’
One Central Texas cattle ranch "44 Farms" is getting national attention.
44 Farms Spring Sale Book
Redefining Stadium Food
With Houston growing in reputation as the Culinary Capital of America, demand for top-tier dining during sporting events is on the rise. 44 Farms has teamed up with Underbelly Executive Chef Chris Shepherd to help redefine “stadium food.”
Houston Chronicle
First Look: Chris Shepherd’s One Fifth Steak Opens Tomorrow in Former Mark’s Space
44 Farms Angus Porterhouse is the featured picture for One Fifth's opening announcement.
AG Week
Angus Foundation Raises More Than $265,000 for Education, Research
"Five heifer pregnancies from notable Angus breeders: 44 Farms, Cameron, Texas — Purchased for $10,000 by McMahon Family, Belle Point Ranch, Fort Smith, Ark."
Dallas Observer
Dot’s Hop House Resurrected the Ancient Club Schmitz Grill—and Its Burger, Too
"I order the Club Schmitz Burger, made with two quarter-pound 44 Farms beef patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion and house-made pickles. This is America’s sandwich."
Beef Magazine
2017 Beef Seedstock 100
"The beef business is changing and as it does, its genetics suppliers are changing too. The BEEF Seedstock 100 list is your sourcebook and your history book for this highly important sector of the beef business."
Star-Telegram
Cowboys Tee Up New Lunch, Dinner Menus at Stadium Club
Features a 44 Farms burger at the Stadium Club in Arlington.
Houston Business Journal
Houston Businessmen Land on Fertitta’s Reality Show Season 2
"CNBC's "Billion Dollar Buyer" will feature a pair of Houston-based architects and designers along with Cameron-based 44 Farms, according to a release."
Eater
5 Things You Need To Know About Chef John Tesar’s Forthcoming Burger Concept
"He’s still going to be sourcing his top-quality beef from 44 Farms."
Houstonia
First Bite: Third Coast
Executive Chef Jon Buchanan is "sourcing from local purveyors as much as possible, including using cheese from the Houston Dairymaids, beans roasted by Katz Coffee, produce from Atkinson Farms and meat from 44 Farms."
Drovers
A Focus on Customer Service Has Made the Rebirth of 44 Farms a Success Story
“Our principle business is providing productive genetics,” McClaren says. “The program is one of balance with maternal and carcass merit both holding importance so our producers can be successful.”
D Magazine
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Opens in Uptown
"They’ve also added selected cuts of beef from local vendors including...short ribs from 44 Farms..." According to the press release: “Holben predicts a new favorite for lunch will be the 44 Farms Jalapeno Burger with Texas Toast.”
Texas Monthly
The Five Greatest Burgers in Texas
The 44 Farms Pimento Cheese Burger from Knife in Dallas was awarded No. 4 in the 5 Greatest Burgers in Texas.
Eater
Visiting 44 Farms, Where America’s Tastiest Cows Are Made
"This week on The Meat Show — Eater Video’s web series hosted by Eater NY editor and professional carnivore Nick Solares — the crew visits 44 Farms, a cattle ranch 70 miles outside of Austin that is the source of some of the best and most highly regarded Black Angus beef in the country."
Eater
A Burger Tribute To Food Writer Josh Ozersky
John Tesar uses 44 Farms Angus Ground Beef to craft the burger dubbed the Ozersky, in tribute to food writer Josh Ozersky.
Duke’s Brings Craft Movement To Van Zandt County
“We came up with the idea for a burger joint and sports bar after realizing that many towns in East Texas don’t have a good place to watch big sporting events and enjoy a high quality burger,” Rami said.
Southern Living
2016 Food Awards
44 Farms Texas Kick Beef Jerky wins 'Best Snack' in Southern Living Magazine's 2016 Food Awards.
FSR Magazine
Dallas Chef John Tesar Brings Texas To South Beach
Chef John Tesar brings a taste of Texas to Miami for South Beach Wine and Food Festival. He will partner with acclaimed chefs Francis Mallmann, Paul Qui, and Gabriel Ask, on February 24 at Los Fuegos in South Beach for "Epic Collaboration Dinner.”
Temple Daily Telegram
The Yards of Cameron Opens To All
The Yards of Cameron hosted an Opening Day event on February 20, which featured the first ever 44 Farms Farmers Market, a Cameron Yoeman alumni baseball game, a college baseball game and a kite flying event.
Bovine Veterinarian
Young Leaders Honored at NCBA
Our very own Tracy Woods was awarded a spot in the 2015 "40 Under 40" class by Farm Journal Media. 40 Under 40 recognizes men and women who will be instrumental in meeting the 2050 challenge of feeding 9 billion people. Way to go, Tracy!
Central Track
Mudhen, the Farmers Market’s Flagship Restaurant, Strikes a Balance Between Health and Gluttony
Mudhen Meat & Greens serves "The Loco Moco," a 44 Farms ground beef patty sandwich with bacon, topped with a Vital Farms egg.
Zagat
First Look: Mudhen Meat & Greens at the Dallas Farmers Market
Mudhen Meat & Greens at the Dallas Farmers Market is now open and has several options using 44 Farms beef.
Beef Today
Branded Beef Sells
Beef Today discusses the branded-beef program by 44 Farms, the seedstock operation, and the Prime and Choice beef offered by 44 Steaks.
Side Dish
A Look at Wayward Sons on Lower Greenville
44 Farms supplies the majority of the beef used at Wayward Sons on Lower Greenville in Dallas, Texas.
Ag Web
Marketing Branded Beef Works for Farms and Ranches
Ag Web discusses the process, quality and success of 44 Farms' branded beef program.
Southern Living
Food Department Holiday Giveaway: Yeti Rambler and 44 Farms Beef Jerky
Southern Living is hosting a competition which will give away a box filled with 44 Farms beef jerky and a Yeti Rambler. The winner will be chosen on December 11th.
The Today Show
Best Mail-Order Foodie Gifts Across America: Ribs, Ice Cream Sandwiches and More (Video)
The Today Show featured a 44 Farms Family Pack as a mail-order gift for the holiday season. The Family Pack includes three of our best selling all natural Angus steaks.
Houston Chronicle
Gift the Gift of Smoked Meat This Holiday Season
The Houston Chronicle recommends a 44 Farms smoked prime rib as a holiday gift.
Houston Press
First Look at The Burger Joint: The Newest Place in Montrose for Classic Burgers
The Burger Joint, a new burger restaurant in Houston, uses freshly ground 44 Farms Angus beef patties to create a juicy burger for their new menu.
Houston Chronicle
Meet the 8 Young Guns of Houston Barbecue
Eight chefs are recognized for their talent in the Houston barbecue scene, one of which is Patrick Feges, a chef at Southern Goods serving 44 Farms beef. In addition, The Houston Chronicle recognizes Papa Charlies and Killen's, which also serve 44 Farms beef.
Houstonia
Crossing Over: Southern Goods and Brick & Mortar Kitchen
Southern Goods uses fresh beef in their kitchen from 44 Farms.
Texas Monthly
The Top 25 New and Improved BBQ Joints in Texas!
Papa Charlie's Barbeque, a restaurant in Houston serving 44 Farms Beef, made the list for Texas Monthly's Top 25 Best New Barbecue Joints in Texas.
Houston Chronicle
BuffBurger on Verge of Tasty Breakthrough
Buff Burger uses 44 Farms beef for their in-house made hamburgers.
Houston Chronicle
Toyota Center Cooking Up a Fancy Feast for Rockets Fans
Toyota Center uses 44 Farms beef in their "Clutch City Dog," served on a bed of waffle fries.
Houstonia
Celebrate Out of the Box: Autumn in Houston
Rico's menu includes a bacon-wrapped hot dog made with 44 Farms beef and a Tex-Mex burger that smothers a 44 Farms beef patty with queso salsa and fresh guacamole.
Houston Business Journal
Inside Pappa Charlies’ First Brick-and-Mortar Location (Video)
Papa Charlies serves brisket, hot dogs, and other BBQ from 44 Farms beef.
Six Celebrity Stadium Chefs
Chef Chris Shepherd's "44 Farms Jalapeño Cheddar Dog" is served at the NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans.
Culture Map
Only One Houston Restaurant Makes Magazine’s List of Top 30 in the South
Underbelly, a Houston restaurant featuring Chris Shepherd, is the only restaurant to make the "Top 30 in the South".
Advocate: Oak Cliff
Photos: 44 Farms Beef Now at Cibo Divino
The restaurant and market Sylvan Thirty now carries 44 Farms beef.
Food & Wine
6 Delicious Jerky Snacks You Should Be Eating
Food & Wine recommends 44 Farms Jerky as a delicious snack.
Beaumont Enterprise
Consider the Source: Beaumont Eateries That Serve Local Goods
The Grill recommends the 44 Farms’ six-ounce filet mignon and ribeye.