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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Set to Open in Greenville, SC

June 8, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Co-Owners Sam Ragland and John Wood

Moe’s Original Bar B Que, winners of the People’s Choice Award at the Taste of the Upstate, will open its southern soul food revival in Greenville in late June at 109 West Stone Avenue in the Westone Development. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the 2,500-square-foot, fast casual establishment will offer Alabama-style BBQ, traditional southern sides and desserts prepared fresh daily. With the ability to seat 94 total at booths, tables, and high tops including 36 on the patio, the BBQ joint will have flat screen televisions hanging on the walls, a full bar with rotating taps and frozen bushwackers, and garage doors open to a patio complete with outdoor fire pit. The neighborhood restaurant will also provide full service catering for celebrations and corporate events as well as large party takeout orders.

“Situated in the North Main community, the location was originally home to Star Cleaners in the 1920s,” said co-owner Sam Ragland. “Once we toured the spot and saw the character of the historic building, we knew this was a perfect place to re-purpose into a Moe’s Original Bar B Que.”

Recognized with many awards, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has been named one of the fastest growing, emerging restaurant chains by Restaurant Business Magazine, one of the Top 10 Rib Joints in the U.S. by Relish and Top 10 BBQ Chains in America by USA Today and The Daily Meal. Moe’s Original Bar B Que features pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served along with catfish and a shrimp sandwich. Additionally, a daily rotation of traditional sides and house-made desserts are prepared from recipes passed down for generations. Since 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has grown from a junkyard pit to over 60 successful restaurants in 16 states and Mexico.

For interviews, photos, press kit, menus or a complimentary media tasting, contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs at lorrie@moesoriginalbbq.com. For additional information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Set to Open in Pawleys Island, SC

July 31, 2014 | 1 Comment

Pawleys Island, July 31, 2014 – Located on Highway 17 at 12827 Ocean Highway, Moe’s Original Bar B Que will open its first lowcountry restaurant on August 27th. With an open kitchen layout and a full premium bar, guests can sit inside or on the covered, screened porches to feast on the legendary Alabama-style BBQ and traditional Southern sides. This barrier island restaurant will offer a carefree feel for everyone from families to visitors to come eat a great meal while watching a game or enjoying live music on weekends.

“The Moe’s brand is known for its leisurely, laid-back atmosphere and we knew it would be the perfect for Pawleys Island’s way of life,” said owner Meg Lonon. “Since I have come here for vacation my whole life, I chose this location because I love the area and we have always wanted live and raise our kids here.”

Recognized with many awards, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has been named one of the Top 10 Rib Joints in the U.S. by Relish and Top 10 BBQ Chains in America by Daily Meal and USA Today. Years after learning to fire roast meats in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Mike Fernandez, Ben Gilbert and Jeff Kennedy founded Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Vail, Colorado in 2001. The popular restaurant serves up a Southern Soul Food Revival with not only fresh from the pit BBQ but down home sides and desserts from recipes passed down for generations.

For interviews, photos, press kit, menus or a complimentary media tasting, contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

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Award-Winning Alabama-style BBQ Coming to Granville

January 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Recently named one of the Top 10 BBQ Joints in America by Relish, Moe’s Original Bar B Que will open in early March at 128 Broadway E. Owners Kara Gallagher and Greg Tracey discovered Moe’s original flavor after living in Asheville, NC for 10 years. They partnered with Kara’s mom Nasie to bring the Southern Soul Food Revival back to their hometown community. Moe’s Original Bar B Que features smoked meats and down home sides and flavorful desserts prepared fresh daily from recipes passed down for generations. Haul it home packs, large party takeout orders and full service catering will also be available. The new restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner from 11am-9pm Monday-Saturday and 12-8pm on Sundays.

“Located in a historical building with beautiful brick walls, we knew this gorgeous spot was a perfect fit for our Southern-style eatery,” said co-owner Kara Gallagher. “With walls filled with artwork of famous musicians by local artist Samantha Bennett, the restaurant also has three TVs downstairs as well as two TVs and a projector screen upstairs to catch all of the Ohio State games!”

Years after learning to fire roast meats in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Mike Fernandez, Ben Gilbert and Jeff Kennedy founded Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Vail, Colorado in 2001. Moe’s Original Bar B Que has 26 other locations in AL, CO, GA, ME, NC and TN. The popular fast casual restaurant features award-winning Alabama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served with two unique sauces as well as southern favorites such as fried catfish and shrimp sandwiches.

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que In The News

July 29, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Credit: Charlotte Food Events Examiner

Top 10 BBQ Joints in America by Relish.com If you’re in the mood for a true Alabama-style experience, chances are there’s a Moe’s Original Bar B Que near you. With 26 locations across the country, including outposts in Colorado (where they also operate a food truck), North Carolina, Tennessee, Maine, Georgia and, of course, Alabama, you’re never too far from an authentic Bama-style meal. READ MORE

Named Best BBQ, Best Chain Restaurant & Best Hangover Food in Lagniappe Awards, Mobile, Alabama

Moe’s Original Bar B Que has Something to Please Everyone by Examiner, Charlotte, North Carolina

Corn bread. Barbeque. Sweet potato casserole. Those words are music to a Southern girl’s ears and Moe’s Original Bar B Que, recently opened at 111 Matthews Street Station, is a sonnet of gastric proportions. READ ARTICLE

Top of The Town Reader’s Choice for BBQ by 5280, Denver, Colorado

The optimal time to visit this barbecue stronghold is happy hour (weekdays, 3 to 6 p.m.). Order $2 beers and well drinks to pair with a pound of smoked wings ($5). READ MORE

My First Time: Moe’s Original Bar B Que by Grown People Talking, Matthews, North Carolina

The Charlotte area’s offerings of barbecue continue to grow. I was invited last week to visit Moe’s Original Bar B Que, which opened in June in Matthews. The barbecue franchise started as a single restaurant in Colorado by three friends who met at the University of Alabama. That pretty much explains why today nearly all of the 26 locations are either located in Colorado or the South–Alabama, Georgia, Maine, North Carolina, and Tennessee (relatively speaking, the franchise has expanded rapidly over the last three years). READ REVIEW

Photo credit: Jeremy Papasso/Daily Camera

Go to Moe’s for some good ol’ down-home BBQ by Daily Camera, Boulder, Colorado

Ask four people what makes good barbecue and you’re likely to get four different answers. Ask the four ski bums from the University of Alabama who started Moe’s what makes good barbecue and they’ll introduce you to their particular brand of “cue.” READ ARTICLE

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Lakeview (Birmingham) “Love at First Bite!” by Restaurant Raider, Birmingham, Alabama

Okay, I’ll admit. I’ve been married to another barbecue joint for many years. Our relationship was great until Moe’s came along and stole my heart… and my taste buds. When I took the first bite, I thought “Where have you been all my life?”To answer my own question, Moe’s has been right here in the heart of Alabama for many years. Their locations are scattered all over the USA. You can find a Moe’s Original Bar B Que in cities located in Maine, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado & Tennessee. READ REVIEW

The QC Scene: Moe’s Original BBQ just opened on WCCB, Charlotte, North Carolina
Rance checked out Moe’s Original BBQ. It’s the newest barbecue restaurant to open in the area and touts a different style. It’s called Alabama style, but their owners say it’s a mix of cultures that make it more of a “Dixie” style. Either way, Rance was determined to sink his teeth into the story. WATCH VIDEO

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que to Add 4th Birmingham Location in Trussville, AL

February 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Adding to three Birmingham locations, Moe’s Original Bar B Que will bring it’s Alabama-style BBQ experience to 163 Main Street in downtown Trussville in early March. Opening for lunch and dinner from 11am daily, the award-winning fast casual restaurant features award-winning Alabama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood as well as Southern favorites such as fried catfish and a shrimp sandwich plus several traditional special sides and desserts made fresh daily. In addition to the 70 person rustic dining room with four HDTVs and Sono sound system, the laid back restaurant will also offer sidewalk seating, drive thru, large party takeout orders and full service catering for parties and events.

“We’re excited to open a location in Trussville as it is such a huge community that continues to grow,” said Moe’s Original Bar B Que co-owner Eric Witherington. “We have been trying to get there for years to open our BBQ concept, but just couldn’t find right spot until now.”

While brothers Kevin and Eric Witherington were partners at the Lakeview Oyster House, they were ready for a new challenge. When Kevin was on vacation in Vail, he spent some time with Alabama natives and founding partners of Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Mike Fernandez, Jeff Kennedy and Ben Gilbert while his brother Eric vacationed in Orange Beach where he also discovered the Southern soul food revival. After experiencing the thriving Alabama-style BBQ business, both saw an opportunity. The brothers opened their first Moe’s Original Bar B Que location in Vestavia where they both lived with their wives and three kids each. In addition to that one and the new Trussville restaurant, they also have BBQ spots in Hoover and Lakeview. With additional fast casual eateries in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Maine and North Carolina, there are 21 Moe’s Original Bar B Que today.

For interviews, photos, press kit, menus or a complimentary media tasting, please contact Lorrie Dixson of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Plans for 9th Colorado Location in Breckenridge

September 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment

September 5, 2012 – Moe’s Original Bar B Que is pleased to expand its prominent BBQ operation as the 21st fast casual restaurant is set to open at 110 South Ridge Street in Breckenridge, Colorado in mid-September. Located in the ski town’s historic district, partners Dexter Meadows, Eli Gerstein and John Rediker’s Southern soul food revival will be housed in a log cabin that was built in the early days of Breckenridge and is on the national historic registry. The restaurant has undergone substantial renovations to create an inviting interior while maintaining the rustic charm of a building that has long been popular with locals.

With an interior seating for 48, the new Breckenridge location features a family-style table and other seating in the main dining room as well as spots in two other rooms with high top tables and a small bar area in the back of the restaurant. With high definition televisions strategically placed in both the dining and bar areas, guests can enjoy their favorite sports while feasting on Moe’s original style of BBQ and sipping on cold beer or whisky. Additionally, the customers will enjoy the enormous patio covered by a large shade tree that overlooks the town and offers views of the entire ski area and the surrounding mountains in the Tenmile Range.

“After looking for awhile for the perfect place in Summit County to open our restaurant, we believe we have found it,” stated partner Dexter Meadows. “As Breckenridge is a fantastic town with a mix of locals, families, outdoor enthusiasts, and tourists, we know they will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and Southern hospitality of our bar-b-que joint.”

Founded in Vail in 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que features award-winning Alabama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served with two unique sauces as well as southern favorites such as fried catfish and shrimp sandwiches. Opening for lunch and dinner from 11am-10pm daily, the new restaurant will also offer six traditional special sides and desserts made fresh daily. Large party takeout orders and full service catering for events throughout Summit County and beyond will be available too.

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Comin’ in Hot to Glenwood Springs

September 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Atlanta, GA- September 12, 2011 – Moe’s Original Bar B Que will open its doors on Thursday at 1826 Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. As the company’s rapid expansion continues, local owner John Gregg brings the traditional Southern comfort food of the award-winning barbecue joint to the community. Moe’s Original Bar B Que will be open daily at 11am with the full premium bar staying open late with sports on the HDTVs and live music starting soon.

The restaurant’s atmosphere keeps with Moe’s brand of combining a relaxed feel with the comforts of Southern hospitality. There’s stained barnwood paneling with stone accents throughout the establishment and large windows that cast just the right amount of light on the vintage photos, guitars and classic rock albums that hang on the walls. With seating for 75 inside, locals, families, business diners and travelers alike can belly up to the tin roof bar, get cozy in a booth or sit comfortably at a table.

“As we continue to listen to our customers’ requests for additional locations, we knew this thoroughfare that connects the resort towns with the Western Slopes has lots of traffic and is a perfect spot for our fast casual eatery,” says Moe’s Founding Partner Jeff Kennedy. “Now residents in Glenwood Springs don’t have to travel to Eagle or Vail to get their Moe’s BBQ fix.”

Bringing Alabama-style BBQ to Colorado, Moe’s Original Bar B Que started in Vail in 2001 and now has 19 locations in four states. An additional Colorado location will open in Boulder later this fall. Known for preparing all food fresh daily, Moe’s Original Bar B Que smokes meats to perfection and creates delicious down-home sides and desserts. Haul it Home Packs and custom catering for special events and parties are also available.

To set up a complimentary media tasting or for menus, photos and press kit, please contact Lorrie Dixson at lorrie@moesoriginalbbq.com. For more information about Moe’s Original Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

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