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.
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Moe’s Original BBQ is getting fired up for the huge crowds headed to the Colorado vs. CSU rivalry game this weekend! The rib joint is treating the ESPN Gameday team to their award-winning BBQ after the acclaimed broadcast. Later, after catering a tailgate for 350 students, Moe’s Original BBQ will host its own legendary party at the Sigma Nu fraternity house from 5-7pm offering complimentary BBQ Sundaes. Then after the game, Moe’s Original BBQ will be feeding the entire Colorado football team. For those without a ticket or who just want some gridiron excitement can head to the Moe’s Original BBQ in Boulder on 30th Street to make your taste buds do a touchdown dance. Gameday specials include redneck nachos for $13 and smoked wings at $8 for a half dozen or $16 for a full dozen, not to mention $5 peach moe daily, $5 margaritas and $8 bloody mary cocktails. 
“Moe’s has been fueling fans since 1988,” said founding partner Jeff Kennedy. “This game being in our home state makes it even more special. We are pumped to include this rivalry game in our tailgate road trip across the country where we plan to make a scene.”
Moe’s Original BBQ debuts a new brand tagline, “Tailgate Wherever You Are” for Fall during football season. As Moe’s food is synonymous with fall football tailgates, Moe’s plans to continue to reach sports fans with this integrated marketing, PR and social media campaign that allows its customers to enjoy its smoked meats and Southern sides anywhere from the park or lake to the backyard or river. To help fans further get into the gameday spirit, customers will see various Tailgate Wherever You Are food and drink specials across the country in Moe’s restaurants as well as a reusable stadium cup and t-shirts to support the campaign. Additionally, Moe’s Original BBQ will share some favorite tailgate recipes and award customers with giveaways and swag for the best Tailgate Wherever You Are posts on social networks using the hashtag #mobtailgate. 
