Moe’s Original BBQ in Charlottesville, VA Changes Ownership and Hours

Moe’s Original BBQ has changed ownership after seven years. Mike and Ashleigh Abrams have sold the 2119 Ivy Road location to local restauranteur Derek Bond. Starting on Tuesday, Moe’s will continue operating as normal with manager Christina Blount still in charge along with the same great staff. Additionally, on Sunday, August 28th, the fast casual restaurant will be open seven days a week from 11am-8pm. 

“Derek’s a respected member of the Charlottesville community with years of experience in the culinary industry,” said Ashleigh Abrams. “We are so excited for the new ownership and leadership that will carry on the Moe’s experience on Ivy Road as well as continue rockin’ the food truck around town.”

“Moe’s is a cool concept with some of the best Southern made from scratch food that I have ever enjoyed,” stated Bond. “It also offers a very lively atmosphere that is fun and caters to customers looking to get a quick bite or hang around to enjoy the vibe and company of others.”

Recognized with many awards, Moe’s Original BBQ has been named 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. Served with red BBQ and Alabama white sauces, Moe’s Original BBQ’s award-winning smoked menu features pulled pork, ribs, wings, smoked turkey, chicken as well as catfish and shrimp. Down home Southern sides and tasty desserts complete the menu. While providing a family-friendly atmosphere and outdoor patio, Moe’s Original BBQ is a local watering hole for the surrounding neighborhoods as well as a go-to hang out for all UVA students.

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

 

Moe’s Original BBQ’s New Madison, AL Location Opens Early Next Month

Set to open in early October, Moe’s Original BBQ’s latest area location is at 102 St. Louis Street in the new Town Madison development. Conveniently nestled in The Heights area of the community and just steps from Toyota Field, the fast casual restaurant will serve its award-winning menu featuring a variety of smoked meats, fried fish and shrimp, salads, nachos, stuffed potatoes, and a rotation of traditional Southern sides and house made desserts. Reachable by I-565, Moe’s will be the perfect lunch spot for anyone working at Redstone Arsenal, in Research Park or any surrounding area businesses. Families can gather for an easy dinner while students at UAH can also look forward to evenings full of happy hour, bingo, trivia, live music and more just minutes from campus. 

“We’re excited to be one of the first restaurant’s going in Town Madison which is easily accessible to workers, families and students,” said co-owner Mike Ellis. “Additionally, with many seasons of baseball, concerts, and fireworks on the horizon nearby, Moe’s Original BBQ will be the headquarters for pregame drinks, postgame hangouts, and everything in between.”

The eatery features an impressive 4,000 square foot layout which includes a large, covered patio and overhead doors. Equipped with dozens of big screen TVs and a full bar, Moe’s Original BBQ will also be the go-to spot for all season sports viewing, where patrons can sit comfortably at tables, raised booths, bar seating and plenty of outdoor seats. Its signature frozen alcoholic drink, the Bushwacker, will also be flowing with dozens of other specialty drinks, cocktails, and an assortment of cold beers on tap.

All are offered dine-in or carryout. Serving Alabama-style BBQ since 1988, Moe’s Original BBQ 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. Guests can dine in or take out daily starting at 11am. Full service catering for parties and event is also available.

To learn more information about Moe’s Original BBQ, Please visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com. For interviews, photos, press kit, menus or to set up a cooking segment, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com.

New Moe’s Original BBQ Location To Open Next Month in Peachtree Corners, GA

The award-winning Moe’s Original BBQ restaurant will open another Atlanta area location in Wellington Center at 5005 Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree Corners on Tuesday, March 23rd. The almost 2000 square foot fast casual restaurant will be open on Tuesdays-Sundays from 11am-9pm. Moe’s Original BBQ will be a great place for the community to enjoy a meal together, celebrate little league victories, birthdays and watch their favorite sports on TVs around the full premium bar or on the large outdoor patio. Pick up and delivery service will be available from Chow Now and Uber Eats. Premium catering services with a service-oriented staff will also be ready to accommodate any group for parties and events. 

“Born, raised and currently living in Peachtree Corners, I always felt that this particular location would be a perfect fit for a Moe’s Original BBQ as it has the capability to service all of Peachtree Corners, Berkeley Lake and South Johns Creek,” said partner Harris Carlock. “So, I partnered with my cousin, Scott Carlock, who has an extensive restaurant background, as well as another Moe’s Original BBQ owner Kyle McCarter.”

Serving Alabama-style BBQ since 1988, Moe’s Original BBQ 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 fish and shrimp selections. Prepared fresh daily, a rotation of 60 traditional Southern sides and house made desserts are also offered. Customers can dine in, take out, order delivery or enjoy catering for parties and events. 

For photos, press kit, menus or to set up media tastings, interviews and cooking segments, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Moe’s Original BBQ, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com

Moe’s Original BBQ’s Boozy Bushwacker Liquors Up Its Guests

It doesn’t matter if it is the dead of winter, the Bushwacker, the well known frozen beverage of the Gulf Coast area, can be found as the signature drink at most Moe’s Original BBQ locations across the country. Southern Living Magazine named Moe’s Original BBQ’s Bushwacker as one of the best in the South and calls it “thirst-quenching” while Thrillist said, “It will lay you on your back”. The rib joint’s recipe features rum, coffee liqueur, vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. This frozen adult beverage is just one of the house made specialty spirits available at Moe’s award-winning BBQ restaurants plus at some locations, alcoholic drinks are currently available to go and enjoy safely at home. 

“From college towns to beach and mountain areas, Moe’s Original BBQ is famous for serving Bushwackers,” said Moe’s Founding Partner Jeff Kennedy. “While the Bushwacker may be a Gulf Coast classic, our Bushwacker ties tradition and memories to it when you enjoy it with a slab of ribs, as a game day ritual or a vacation must have. A Moe’s Original BBQ Bushwacker always brings people together for a good time.” 

Serving Alabama-style BBQ since 1988, Moe’s Original BBQ 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 fish and shrimp selections. Prepared fresh daily, a rotation of 60 traditional Southern sides and house made desserts are also offered. Customers can dine in, take out, order delivery or enjoy catering for parties and events. 

For recipes, photos, press kit, menus, or to set up interviews, cooking or cocktail segments, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. Complimentary bushwacker tastings for media and bloggers are also available at participating locations. For additional information about Moe’s Original BBQ, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com

 

Moe’s Original Bar B Que to Expand into Newark, OH

With a successful restaurant already in Granville, Moe’s Original Bar B Que is set to open a new location in late May in downtown Newark, just off the square at 21 W Church Street. Moe’s original style of Alabama BBQ, Southern sides and fresh desserts will be the staple items along with seafood and tempeh options. Opening Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner at 11am, the fast casual restaurant also will offer large party takeout orders and full service catering.

“We thought with all of the revitalization downtown that Newark was a perfect spot for our second family-friendly restaurant,” said co-owner Kara Gallagher. “We even have a Mini Moe’s area complete with a shack, little picnic table, and flying pigs on the wall to keep the kids entertained while the parents can enjoy a cold beverage from our full premium bar.”

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 USA Today and The Daily Meal. Moe’s Original Bar B Que features award-winning 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 fresh from recipes passed down for generations. In 15 years, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has grown from a junkyard pit to over 50 successful restaurants in 16 states.

For interviews, photos, a 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.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Expands into Georgetown, SC

With a prosperous location already in Pawleys Island, Moe’s Original Bar B Que will bring its Southern Soul Food Revival to Georgetown in mid-April at 919 Front Street beside the Harborwalk. Catering to locals and visitors alike, lunch and dinner will be prepared fresh daily from 11am-9pm. There will be plenty of table seating in the restaurant, on the deck, front sidewalk and in the back private event area as well as along the 60 foot long bar. Moe’s Original Bar B Que will also offer a full selection of adult beverages plus 16 TVs, pool tables, dart boards, happy hour, and live music as well as an array of activities for Sunday Fundays. While the new eatery is in a historic spot located in an old brownstone type building, it still will have the familiar traits of a Moe’s Original Bar B Que with a beach/harbor vibe.

“With so many regulars and catering orders already coming from Georgetown, customers kept asking me to add another local restaurant so they wouldn’t have to drive down the highway to Pawleys Island for their favorite BBQ and Southern sides,” said Moe’s Original Bar B Que operating owner Meg Lonon.  “As Georgetown is on the rise, I am excited to be a small part of the future in such a beautiful area to live, work and play.” 

In 2014, Meg Lonon brought the first Moe’s Original Bar B Que to the lowcounty area. 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 USA Today and The Daily Meal. Moe’s Original Bar B Que features award-winning pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served along with Catfish and a Shrimp sandwich. Additionally, a daily rotation of traditional, down home sides and house-made desserts are prepared fresh from recipes passed down for generations.  In over a decade Moe’s Original Bar B Que has grown from a junkyard pit to over 50 successful restaurants in 15 states.

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 Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

 

 

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Marks 15 Successful Years in Business

Vail, Colorado, January, 19, 2017 – Moe’s Original Bar B Que’s prosperous model has proven itself over and over as it rolls into its 16th year in business after recently opening its 50th location in Jackson Hole. In the last few years in 15 states, the fast casual brand has consistently opened seven to nine restaurants annually. From a BBQ concession trailer on the side of the road to $50 million dollar enterprise, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has proven that mentoring and growing from inside of the company works well.

“Growing at an aggressive, yet manageable pace and offering a system that is easy to operate has been important to our ongoing development,” said founding partner Jeff Kennedy. “We are located in a world class ski town that attracts enthusiastic workers who fit with our laid back culture. We take pride in providing opportunities and training for our most hardworking employees to lead them to entrepreneurial success while expanding our family of restaurants.”

While all of Moe’s Original Bar B Que’s non-cookie cutter locations tie into the atmosphere of its surrounding communities, utilizing quality recipes and preparing consistent food at a reasonable price is its greatest attribute. Moe’s award-winning menu features pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served with two unique sauces as well as catfish, mahi mahi and a shrimp sandwich. Prepared fresh daily, a rotation of 60 traditional Southern sides and house made desserts have become just as popular as the smoked meats.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que was founded in 2001 by Ben Gilbert, Mike Fernandez and Jeff Kennedy. After meeting at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, they were lucky to learn how to fire roast meats from Tuscaloosa BBQ legend Moses Day. It is his distinct style that makes up Moe’s original flavor of BBQ. 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 USA Today and The Daily Meal.

Stay tuned as Moe’s Original Bar B Que has plans soon to commemorate its 15th anniversary milestone across the country with celebrations and giveaways. 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 Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Set to Bring its Southern Soul Food Revival to Forest City, NC

meat-on-pitForest City, NC, December 7, 2016 – Moe’s Original Bar B Que will open in early 2017 at 164 E Main Street. This fast casual restaurant will provide economical Southern BBQ with all of the fixins’ with a quaint neighborhood setting that’s kid-friendly. The 2500 square foot interior will accommodate around 90 guests and with 800 square feet outside, 35-40 people can enjoy the patio space. There will also be a full premium bar complete with TVs showing concerts or sports. Additionally, Moe’s Original Bar B Que is always ready to accommodate any size catering order, large or small.

“Forest City is an hour east and west of Moe’s rib joints in Asheville and Charlotte,” said owner Dave Rice. “After owning several other locations in North Carolina and seeing resurgence in Forest City, I decided it was the perfect spot to open my next Moe’s Original Bar B Que.”

Constructed in 1935, the building was a bomb shelter in the 1960s. The exterior has been restored to the original brick and several new added windows provide an inviting glass storefront. Inside is very old with plaster and exposed brick walls, beautiful green and white terrazzo tile, refurbished old doors, vintage industrial lighting, knotted and stained wood booths, and bars/tables that were constructed on site.

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 USA Today and The Daily Meal. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Moe’s Original Bar B Que features award-winning pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served along with Catfish and a Shrimp sandwich. Additionally, a daily rotation of traditional Southern sides and tasty desserts are prepared fresh from recipes passed down for generations.  In over a decade Moe’s Original Bar B Que has grown from a junkyard pit to 50 successful restaurants in 15 states.

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 Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Set to Open Sixth South Alabama Location

img_6976Moe’s Original Bar B Que will bring its Southern Soul Food Revival to 3385 Shillinger Road North in Suite 1 in early December. Seating around 100 people, the 3700 square foot restaurant will serve the same award-winning menu and daily specials as the other five South Alabama locations. Guests will order at the counter and a runner will bring the food to their table. Complete with adult beverages and a stage for entertainment, patrons can expect family friendly fun including live music, trivia and bingo. The look of this new space will also be similar featuring reclaimed wood, rusted tin and a concrete bar top.

“As the city of Semmes is growing and coming into its own, we were approached to bring our restaurant to the area,” said co-owner Ashleigh Valluzzo. “We visited the location a few times and knew our concept would flourish there. Additionally, it was an added bonus that the locals and town were super excited to welcome us to the neighborhood.”

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 USA Today and The Daily Meal. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Moe’s Original Bar B Que features award-winning pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood served along with Catfish and a Shrimp sandwich. Additionally, a daily rotation of traditional Southern sides and tasty desserts are prepared fresh from recipes passed down for generations.  In over a decade Moe’s Original Bar B Que has grown from a junkyard pit to 50 successful restaurants in 15 states.

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 Bar B Que, visit www.moesoriginalbbq.com.

Local Food Truck Provides Support for Police Officer

13707556_820285901436399_175722281678631563_nEvery Friday in October Moe’s Original Bar B Que’s food truck will be at the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office at 430 N Fraser Street from 11am-2pm. Purchase Southern BBQ and down home fixins and 50% of all proceeds will benefit Lt. Denise King. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Moe’s to express support of its sister in blue who has been fighting lung cancer.

“In addition to ordering directly from our food truck, customers can call 843 235-8008 earlier in the week to pre-order lunch or weekend tailgate packages.” said Moe’s Original Bar B Que owner Meg Lonon.

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. Located on the thoroughfare of Highway 17, Meg Lonon brought the first Moe’s Original Bar B Que to the lowcounty area. With an open kitchen and a full bar, it serves award-winning Alabama-style BBQ and Southern sides in style whether guests are seated inside, on the patio or on the covered, screened porches. This barrier island restaurant offers a carefree feel that is great for locals, families and visitors to come eat a great meal while watching a game or enjoying music.

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