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Praise the Lard Team List

We have a record number of competitors at Praise the Lard this year: 9 MBN teams, 61 KCBS teams, and 14 teams cooking in BOTH categories totaling 84 teams. The…

Praise the Lard Results

Victory Lane was the MBN Grand Champion. Photo © Rob Burke We enjoyed a banner weekend in Murphysboro with our Praise the Lard–Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off event. A record 84 teams…

Profit is the Name of the Game

Seems we are constantly in planning mode and this month is no exception. We have three OnCue events coming up and I hope some of you will join us. We’ve…

17ST Smoked Amber Ale – Now in Bottles

Last year we contracted with Big Muddy Brewing to develop our own beer. We wanted a craft brew that would be unique to us and complement our barbecue. Who better…

Praise the Lard contest t-shirt giveaway

Laurie Neef and Trent Cannon with Maura & Jim Lee of Piggy Q, winners of the fish contest. Photo © Rob Burke I’ve been scrolling through dozens of galleries and…

Catering Display Inspiration

Becky Streuter, our catering manager, has a large collection of vintage and retro items from which to choose. These layered linens, cut glass dishes, and jadeite serving pieces create a…

Dinosaur Bar-b-que Brooklyn Opening

I spent a lot of time in New York City this summer, and one of the events I attended was the opening party for the newest Dinosaur Bar-B-Que outpost in…

Tradition: The 9:22 Shot

Well, hello there, Gentleman. A long-standing tradition at barbecue contests where Randy Twyford is present is the 9:22 a.m. good luck shot of Gentleman Jack. Why 9:22, you ask? Because…

New 17th Street T-shirts in our Store

We have lots of new t-shirts online and in our restaurants. There are just a few of these limited edition Big Apple Barbecue Block Party t-shirts left. Most shirts available…