05/29/2026
I’m not a fan of ranking BBQ places. We just landed in Yelps annuals best BBQ in America. Number 80. It’s cool, the idea that we are in that type of company is humbling and quite the compliment.
BUT
The thing about BBQ is it’s a feeling. It’s a connection to the food, the place, the people, the concept. It’s why I love it and all the people who helped build this place - customer and employee.
The reality is we aren’t that much better or worse than most of the classic spots in town. The seasoning of hunger, the company you eat with, the mindset you came in with, etc all play into how much you will like a space. I do love that people enjoy us enough to spread the word, bring in loved ones, tell people from out of town, just overall be great customers and help us do something that we love for almost a decade now.
We will take it. It’s cool to be honored, but don’t forget this doesn’t mean much guys, none of the awards do. Reward the people behind the scenes like Bar-B-Q Haven, and so many more who constantly work to do this long hour, high cost, low margin gig. It’s a labor of love and most of the time you just coming in is reward enough.
Be kind. Drink beer. Eat bbq.
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