Sneak Into Staff Meals At La Condesa; Jr's Barbecue Closes

DOWNTOWN — What does the staff at La Condesa eat before they serve you Chef Rene Ortiz's signature Mexican menu? Filmmaker Christian Remde takes a look in his "Staff Meals" series. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN — Chef Shawn Cirkiel's Sixth-ish Street pizza joint The Backspace made Travel + Leisure's list of the best Italian restaurants in the United States. [Eaterwire]

EAST SIDE — In rare east side barbecue news that has nothing to do with Franklin: Jr's Texas-Style Barbecue at Rosewood and Chicon has shuttered. [Scrumptious Chef]

La Condesa. [Photo: Raymond Thompson/EATX]