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Moe’s Original BBQ Exclusively Selected for ESPN GameDay’s Tailgate Segments this Saturday

Moe’s Original BBQ is fired up after being named the featured tailgate on ESPN GameDay’s live broadcast this Saturday as Duke takes on Notre Dame in Durham. The rib joint’s incredible flavors will take center stage in multiple tailgate segments, building up to an epic feast presented to the beloved broadcasters at the end of the show. Local owners/pitmasters Mobley Estes and Michael Roos’ mouthwatering menu will include tender whole brisket to finger-licking good ribs, smoked turkey, wings, and sausage links plus delicious sides of potato salad and marinated slaw finished off with epic banana pudding and a signature bushwacker cocktail. Additionally, as part of this exciting partnership, the rib joint will be catering its award-winning BBQ for the ESPN Gameday team on Friday for lunch. After the broadcast the party continues at Moe’s Original BBQ at 2014 Hillsborough Rd, right by campus. The restaurant, voted Best BBQ by Durham Magazine, will be celebrating with food and drink specials that include a pound of smoked wings for $10, $5 draft beers, $10 beer buckets, $3 vodka lemonades and seltzers, $5.50 for vodka red bull and $3 fireball shots.

“Moe’s has been fueling fans since 1988,” said founding partner Jeff Kennedy. “We are pumped to be invited on ESPN’s renowned sports show to share our passion for authentic BBQ offerings and Southern hospitality to even more sports enthusiasts.”

Featured in the book An Irresistible History of Alabama Barbecue, Moe’s Original BBQ has also been named in the Top 10 BBQ Chains in America by USA Today and The Daily Meal, one of the fastest growing, emerging restaurant chains by Restaurant Business Magazine, and one of the Top 10 Rib Joints in the U.S. by Relish. Served with red BBQ and Alabama white sauces, Moe’s Original BBQ’s award-winning smoked menu features pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken as well as fish and shrimp. Down home Southern sides and tasty desserts complete the menu. Whether guests are gathering for a meal in the restaurant or enjoying whiskey and smoked meats at a Saturday afternoon tailgate, Moe’s Original BBQ strives to offer legendary experiences.

For interviews, photos, a press kit or complimentary media tasting, contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Moe’s Original BBQ, visit Moe’s Original BBQ.

Moe’s Original BBQ Set to Open Soon in Durham

Nestled in Old West Durham right off historic 9th Street at 2014 Hillsborough Road, Moe’s Original BBQ will offer Alabama-style smoked meats along with a rotation of 60 traditional Southern sides and house made desserts prepared fresh daily. Catering to families, young professionals, and college students in the area, this fast casual rib joint will be the perfect spot for lunch or dinner with a parking lot allowing guests easy access. Moe’s will have a full premium bar complete with multiple TVs for sports viewing. With an event room at the rear of the restaurant, Moe’s Original BBQ will be able to accommodate private parties in this event space. With full service catering available both in house and at outside venues, no party is too big or small.

“With a combined 12 years with Moe’s Original BBQ, and a total of 21 years in the hospitality industry, Michael Roos and I have teamed up to bring our Southern Soul Food Revival to the Research Triangle area,” said co-owner Mobley Estes. “Whether patrons are looking for a casual quick bite to eat or a place to drink a few cold ones and watch the game, we will have them covered.”

Recognized with many awards, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has been named in the Top 10 BBQ Chains in America by USA Today and The Daily Meal, one of the fastest growing, emerging restaurant chains by Restaurant Business Magazine, and one of the Top 10 Rib Joints in the U.S. by Relish. Served with red BBQ and Alabama white sauces, the award-winning smoked menu features pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken as well as mahi mahi, catfish and shrimp. Down home Southern sides and tasty desserts complete the menu. Since 1988, Moe’s Original BBQ has grown from a junkyard pit to over 60 successful restaurants in 14 states and Mexico.

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