Owen Schwartzbard

Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.

An adolescent grifter, hoping to score some cash, invites himself into a home on a dare and has a surprising encounter with adulthood.

"Texas Monthly" barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn profiles top pitmasters across the Texas barbecue scene and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the renowned Top 50 BBQ joints list. Featured stories highlight Hallelujah! BBQ, Smoke ’N Ash BBQ, LaVaca BBQ, Yearby’s Barbecue, KG BBQ, Michelin-starred La Barbecue, and the newly crowned number one joint in Texas—Burnt Bean Co., in Seguin.