Fernando Gonzalez

@Fernando_GoPe

Pitmaster at @2fiftybbq ; Semifinalist Best Chef Mid-Atlantic @beardfoundation

Joined January 2014

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Fernando Gonzalez@Fernando_GoPe · Jul 14

Ant Conley was kind enough to produce a documentary that features 2fifty alongside other DC restaurants. It highlights the strength of our city's food scene and the role community plays in its growth. Preview:

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J.C. Reid@jcreidtx · 9 h

Houston food influencers starting to realize what some restaurant critics have cynically used for years: the fastest way to stand out from the crowd is to randomly trash restaurants, the more high profile the better.

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Fernando Gonzalez@Fernando_GoPe · Jul 25

Had a blast yesterday at Best of Washington (@washingtonian) serving up some slow-smoked love. We came to represent wood fire cooking traditions like whole hog, lamb barbacoa, and ember roasted veggies while supporting @WCKitchen. Didn’t make @jsidman’s best bites list, but we…

Fernando_GoPe's tweet image. Had a blast yesterday at Best of Washington (@washingtonian) serving up some slow-smoked love. We came to represent wood fire cooking traditions like whole hog, lamb barbacoa, and ember roasted veggies while supporting @WCKitchen.

Didn’t make @jsidman’s best bites list, but we…

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Tim Carman@timcarman · Jul 25

Sad news out of Wheaton. One of my favorite restaurants is closing after 29 years. The Yu family let me follow them for many months to show the damage, financially and emotionally and personally, that the pandemic had on them. You can read the story here: washingtonpost.com/magazine/2022/…

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Fernando Gonzalez@Fernando_GoPe · Jul 24

We’ll be serving Pulled Lamb, Beef Ribs, and Whole Hog at @washingtonian’s Best of Washington tonight at the National Building Museum to benefit @WCKitchen. Come see us!

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Fernando Gonzalez@Fernando_GoPe · Jul 22

There’s no single definition of Texas barbecue. It’s a living tradition shaped by many hands. @BBQsnob @TexasMonthly

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Sampo@___sampo___ · Jul 20

A really nice documentary on @2fiftyBBQ, by Ants BBQ Cookout. I never get bored of hearing our story, and @fernando_gope tells it so well 🤠 See it here → youtu.be/ytAc3sp70n4

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Tim Carman@timcarman · Jul 18

Some thoughts on the culture of criticism that dominates our daily life -- and how it affects our relationship to restaurants. Gift link: wapo.st/46d2xzG

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Kevin's BBQ Joints@KevinsBBQJoints · Jul 18

Kreuz Market - Lockhart, Texas for Kevin's BBQ Finder

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Fernando Gonzalez@Fernando_GoPe · Jul 7

Baltimore, here I come! I’m teaming up with Chef Carlos Raba and the Clavel crew to bring Sinaloan soul and Texas smoke to the table. Join us this Wednesday.

Fernando_GoPe's tweet image. Baltimore, here I come!
I’m teaming up with Chef Carlos Raba and the Clavel crew to bring Sinaloan soul and Texas smoke to the table.
Join us this Wednesday.

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Fernando Gonzalez@Fernando_GoPe · Jul 5

Wire Roasted Chicken.

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Kevin's BBQ Joints@KevinsBBQJoints · Jun 30

2Fifty Texas BBQ - Riverdale, MD - Photo by Ben Yanto for Kevin's BBQ Finder. @2fiftybbq

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Fernando Gonzalez@Fernando_GoPe · Jun 30

Brisket rub so photogenic, it could’ve been my desktop wallpaper in 2005. 📸Credits: Sophie Macaluso

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Jessica Sidman@jsidman · Jun 26

Devastating news: One of DC’s best Mexican restaurants, Chicatana, was significantly damaged by a fire last night and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. washingtonian.com/2025/06/26/fir…

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