Two Michelin-starred Texas pitmasters to host Ned residency

The Ned hotel is to host two of the world’s only Michelin-starred barbecue chefs for a month’s residency at its Electric bar and diner.

John Bates from InterStellar BBQ and Ali Clem from la Barbecue, both in Austin, Texas, will join forces for a collaboration that will showcase the best from both of their restaurants at the hotel in the City of London. 

They have created a series of dishes that include a sharing tray featuring including peach tea glazed pork belly, pulled lamb shoulder, chimichuri beef short rib, pork ribs and chopped cheese sausage, along with accompanied by Texas toast. 

To complement the menu, Jack Daniel’s has created a cocktail list that features pickle backs and the ‘Texan Sun’ which is an Old Fashioned twist with corn and honey. Its whiskey will also be used in the Banana pudding with Jack Daniels caramel served as dessert. 

Both InterStellar BBQ and la Barbecue have held Michelin stars since 2024, recognising the restaurants skill in smoking meats including their renowned brisket and house-made sausages. 

Earlier this year, la Barbecue gained James Beard recognition, underscoring its status as one of the city’s most influential barbecue institutions.