There's more to judging barbecue than munching down on the meat. Besides the obvious - the flavor - there's the appearance and tenderness to consider. ...more

October 21, 2009

Growing up in Greenville, N.C., George Foley remembers hitting some of the most venerated, noted barbecue joints in the southern United States. ...more

January 30, 2009

PLANT CITY Ever dreamed of being a certified judge of barbecue, be it ribs, chicken, brisket or pork? Fred Johnson, Owen Johnson and their Johnson's Barbecue restaurant will again host a judges' school to help usher in the sixth annual Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ Championship which, last year, drew 81 teams from across the country. ...more

August 15, 2008

As buildings go, 511 N. Franklin St. hasn't presented its best face in some time. A makeover for Lerner Shops, which operated there from the 1930s to the 1970s, saw the upstairs windows covered by cement blocks. ...more

June 14, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Woody's BarBQ, which has been vacant and is for sale, is not expected to be on the market long, according to the Realtor who is listing the Lake Placid restaurant. "We're getting a lot of interest," said Ireland Sanders, broker/owner of Prudential Sanders Realty. Sanders said he believes the property, which is located on U.S. 27 in front of the Tower shopping plaza, will be sold within the next six months. Sanders said a couple of prospective buyers have told him they would like to open a Mexican restaurant there. The 4,700-square-foot building sits on one acre of land. It seats 200 people, has a drive-thru lane and a bar with a separate entrance. There are 82 parking spaces. ...more

November 18, 2007

At Alex's Southern Style BBQ, ordering smoked meat has become synonymous with helping needy kids get bikes for the holidays. ...more

November 13, 2007

At Alex's Southern Style BBQ, ordering smoked meat has become synonymous with helping needy kids get bikes for the holidays. ...more

November 7, 2007

Lee Roy Selmon the man is taking over Lee Roy Selmon's, the upscale barbecue restaurant. OSI Restaurants today announced it's selling 80 percent of the restaurant to an investment group led by the Hall of Fame Tampa Bay Buccaneer and the chain's president, Peter Barli. ...more

October 29, 2007

How do kids see the world around them? One focused on the friendly face of a barbecue restaurant owner. Another on a youngster learning to take a punch. Yet another on a final resting place framed by rusty metal. ...more

September 28, 2007