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Great Firkin Festival featuring Eric Lindell and Keller Williams in Mobile, AL

March 7, 2014 | Leave a Comment

The inaugural Great Firkin Fest will invade downtown Mobile on Saturday, April 5^th at Moe’s Original Bar B Que, located at 701 Spring Hill Road. With participation from local and regional breweries, each will showcase distinctive cask ale in a firkin, a barrel made of stainless steel that holds 10.8 gallons of beer. Firkins are unique in the sense that the beer goes through a secondary fermentation in the vessel. Participating breweries are Blue Pants Brewery (Madison, Alabama), Back 40 Beer Co. (Gadsden, Alabama), Southern Prohibition Brewing (Hattiesburg, Mississippi), Cahaba Brewing (Birmingham, Alabama), Druid City Brewing (Tuscaloosa, Alabama), Yellowhammer Brewing (Huntsville, Alabama), Fairhope Brewing Co. (Fairhope, Alabama), Brew Stooges (Huntsville, Alabama), Rocket Republic Brewing (Huntsville, Alabama) and Tallgrass Brewing (Manhattan, Kansas).

“Budweiser-Busch Distributing wanted to team up with Moe’s to introduce a specialized beer festival to the south Alabama area that not only shines the spotlight on cask ales but also the brewing talents of these local and regional breweries,” said Sarah Cure, Craft Manager for Budweiser-Busch Distributing. “Brewers typically have some fun with the creations and include interesting additions such as cocoa nibs, hot peppers, fresh whole-cone hops, orange peel, and more to accentuate the beer’s profile.”

Door open at 12pm with tapping at 12:30pm and awards for Best in Show and People’s Choice at 4pm. There will be live music during the event by Eric Lindell with headliner Keller Williams starting at 9pm. Tickets for Firkin only: $22 ADV/$25 DOS (include admission, a sampling glass, festival literature and a koozie), Keller show only: $22ADV/$25 DOS or both events: $32ADV/$35 DOS and are on sale here. Money raised will go to benefit the local American Cancer Society.

Located in the upper part of Dauphin in downtown Mobile, the 7400 square foot Moe’s Original Bar B Que features a hot nightlife scene with full premium bars, high definition TVs and an entertainment venue that showcases live music from top bands. Named one of the Top 10 Rib Joints and BBQ Chains in America, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has 29 other locations in AL, CO, FL, GA, ME, NC, OH and TN. The popular restaurant features a Southern soul food revival with 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.

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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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Expands into Florida

February 1, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Owners Will Casanova, Trace Armstrong and Ryan Helsley

Ryan Helsley, Will Casanova and Trace Armstrong plan to open a Moe’s Original Bar B Que in early March at 14896 Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach. Serving Alabama-style BBQ and made from scratch Southern sides prepared fresh daily, the BBQ joint also features to go packs and full service catering. Beer and wine will be served as well as a wine-based liquor alternative used in specialty cocktails like the Bushwacker and Bloody Moe.

Located about a half of a mile East of Pier Park in the middle of the strip right across from the Gulf of Mexico, the 2000 square foot fast casual restaurant seats about 50 people inside. Throughout the heavily wooded interior, there is lots of personality with a beachy/ BBQ feel to it as surf boards, fishing gear, old driftwood and carved fish fill the walls. With a tiki hut bar out front, the expansive patio wraps around the side of the building and is a place for guests to people watch, socialize, eat, drink, and enjoy HDTVs, outdoor games, and live music. Additionally, there is a large gravel parking lot out back.

“While we know we’re in a key location for Spring Breakers, we want families and children to always feel welcome,” said co-owner Ryan Helsley. “We plan to be a year round business and want to be a favorite spot for the locals.”

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. Named one of the Top 10 Rib Joints in America, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has 28 other locations in AL, CO, GA, ME, NC, OH and TN. The popular restaurant features a Southern soul food revival with 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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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 Scheduled to Open in Cullman, AL

May 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment

May 17, 2013 – Joseph Fralic along with Cullman natives Justin Gilley and Tyler Schuman plan to introduce Moe’s Original Bar B Que to their hometown of Cullman at 318 1st Ave SE in late May. Moe’s Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, Alabama-style BBQ experience, complete with take out and catering. The restaurant has 20 foot ceilings and spans 4300 square feet with booths, tables and bar seating for 90 while the 800 square foot patio seats 50 out front under the breeze of a huge fan. With a full premium bar, bushwackers and 12 beers on tap, the hickory wood bar extends 40 feet and is surrounded by huge HDTVs and a view of the stage for live music. In in effort to help revitalize the heart of downtown, the restaurant was a complete build out that kept with the character of the old building while allowing the owners to create the ultimate Moe’s Original Bar B Que experience from scratch.

“Justin, Joseph and I all enjoy being a part of the culture that surrounds Moe’s Original Bar B Que,” said co-owner Tyler Schuman. “We wanted to bring that vibe and atmosphere to Cullman as this is where Justin and I grew up.”

Headquarted in Vail, Moe’s Original Bar B Que was founded by Alabama three boys; Mike Fernandez from Tuscaloosa, Ben Gilbert from Athens, and Jeff Kennedy from Huntsville. These partners learned how to fire roast meats from Tuscalooa legend Moses Day and it is his distinct style makes up Moe’s original flavor of BBQ. Local owners Justin and Tyler moved from Cullman to Vail when given the opportunity by the founding partners to join the team. After spending a year with the founders learning the ins and outs of running the restaurant and bar, they moved back South, added partner Joseph and honed their skills at several of the other Moe’s Original locations. Moe’s Original Bar B Que has quickly becoming a player in the fast casual marketplace with eleven additional Alabama locations as well as fourteen restaurants in Colorado, Georgia, Maine and North Carolina.

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 Set to Bring Fresh from the Pit BBQ to Nashville area

March 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment

March 25, 2013 – Moe’s Original Bar B Que is pleased to announce its first Tennessee restaurant opening in mid-April at 9050 Carothers Parkway in the Cool Springs community of Franklin. The fast casual establishment will offer smoked meats and down home fixins to create its signature Southern soul food revival. With exposed twenty foot ceilings and memorabilia lining the walls, the renovated interior will offer a mixture of bar, booth, and table top seating for 75 inside while the outside will fit up to 15 in the shade under the building awning. Set in a quaint neighborhood setting, Moe’s Original provides a laid back atmosphere for a quick lunch, dinner with the entire family or a night out with friends. In addition to large party take out orders, the service-oriented restaurant will provide exceptional catering services complete with Southern hospitality.

“While the food is in the forefront at Moe’s Original, we kept with the entertaining vibe of our other locations by offering five flat screen TVs and a full premium bar that will include local specialty draft beers and our signature frozen Bushwacker cocktail,” said co-owner Alston Noah. “Additionally, we will have live music occasionally.”

Founded in Vail, CO in 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has 23 other locations in AL, CO, GA, ME and NC. The award-winning eatery features 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 daily, the new restaurant will also offer multiple traditional sides and desserts made fresh daily.

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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.

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Expands Southern Soul Food Revival to Hendersonville, NC

February 15, 2013 | Leave a Comment

After a warm welcome in Asheville, NC, Moe’s Original Bar B Que is set to bring the all things Southern BBQ experience to 114 N Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, NC in mid-March. Housed in a historic brownstone built in 1900 across from the former court house, the 4000 square foot two story eatery features a main level dining room complete with traditional interior brick walls, booths, tables, and family-style dining plus high tops in the front window and sidewalk seating. Upstairs, there is a full premium bar and a perfect room for meetings, parties, special events and occasional acoustic music.

“A lot of our customers at our Asheville restaurant were from Hendersonville,” said co-owner Dave Rice. “It only made sense to choose this quaint town of retirees, professionals and families for our next location.”

Founded in Vail, Colorado in 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has 21 other locations in AL, CO, GA, ME and NC. The award-winning 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. Opening for lunch and dinner from 11am daily, the new restaurant will also offer several traditional special sides and desserts made fresh daily. Large party takeout orders and full service catering for events will also be available.

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Moe’s Original BBQ Set to Open Saturday in Mobile, Alabama

January 4, 2013 | Leave a Comment

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que To Expand into Mobile, Alabama with New Restaurant and Live Music Venue

December 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Moe’s Original Bar B Que is pleased to announce its opening in early January at 701 Spring Hill Avenue in downtown Mobile. Located on the main Mardi Gras parade route, this 7400 square foot spot in the upper part of Dauphin will offer a hot nightlife scene. While the popular fast casual restaurant and catering company will feature award-winning cuisine, it will also be an entertainment venue that will showcase live music from larger, well-known musical acts as well as host events including birthday parties, reunions, corporate meetings, wedding parties, and more.

“When we saw this enormous space, it just screamed Moe’s Original,” said owner Mark White. “I feel we have captured my ultimate vision of expanding our concept by creating a cool entertainment destination that nicely complements our casual, family-friendly dining environment.”

Located in an old Lincoln car dealership, the art deco building will be found by a large neon Moe’s Original Bar B Que arrow sign. The totally renovated interior keeps with the rustic look of Moe’s Original Bar B Que’s brand with wooden beams across the ceiling, timber accents and exposed brick walls. The interior space is divided into two parts with the main dining area in the front with a large, full premium bar in the center surrounded by bar stools and multiple large flat screen TVs. The bars as well as the music stage were re-purposed out of the lanes from the old Florida Bowl. Behind the bar is a wall with two large doors and exposed windows across the high ceilings that infuse the space with light to create an al fresco feel when opened up into the larger rear space. The back left houses the kitchen while the stage is located in the right corner with an additional bar as this area will be primarily used for live music events and private parties.

Founded in Vail in 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has 20 other locations in AL, CO, GA, ME and NC. 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. Opening for lunch and dinner from 11am 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 will also be available.

Moe’s Original BBQ’s Thanksgiving Meal: Smoked Turkeys, Pans of Sides and More

November 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment

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