The BBQ Joint

The BBQ Joint is a fun vibe place. I originally earned my chops as a fine dining chef, so I was surprised to be invited to serve as a judge for the Jack Daniel’s 2004 World Championship Invitational Barbecue Competition (also known as the Jack.) My only prior experience with BBQ had been at so-so restaurants or roadside stands. In fact, back then, I thought BBQ was anything you grilled in the backyard. I judged the best BBQ competitors in the country and it was an amazing experience. The competition BBQ gave me goose bumps– it was that good! I had never tasted BBQ like that in my life. And so, I found a new obsession and it became my passion. My holy grail was to reproduce that competition quality BBQ for the public. The BBQ Joint is going strong 10 years now and I still compete and use the rubs and sauces from my restaurant. Come check it out! Cheers, Andrew