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Moe’s Original BBQ Opens Dining Room using Clean Well’s Latest Disinfection Technology

April 27, 2020 | Leave a Comment

As Gov. Kemp allows the restaurant industry to open doors today, Moe’s Original BBQ in Midtown invites customers to enjoy its dining room and patio from 11am-9pm daily while providing the safest environment possible. This is made possible with the hiring of Clean Well services as its certified disinfecting company. Clean Well has applied EPA approved Monofoil, a safe, yet powerful solution that bonds to most surfaces providing a germ barrier for 30-60 days. In addition to monthly applications, Moe’s will also be using a daily Monofoil disinfectant before opening and at close to follow the disinfecting protocol set forth by Clean Well. Additionally as recommended, Moe’s Original BBQ will be following all CDC and state guidelines which include all employees wearing masks and gloves, tables separated by six feet, limiting the amount of people in the restaurant as well as limiting parties to six or less at tables.

“After careful research, we sought after the most qualified resource with superior products and services to disinfect our restaurant,” said Moe’s Original BBQ owner Brett Mancuso. “We feel by partnering with Clean Well, Moe’s is receiving an ongoing disinfection solution, not just a one time santization.”

Recognized with many awards, 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 fried pickles, salads, nachos, stuffed potatoes, catfish and a shrimp sandwich. Prepared fresh daily, a rotation of 60 traditional Southern sides and house made desserts are also offered.

CleanWell is the exclusive supplier in the Southeast of a nano-technology based cleaner called monofoil. Monofoil•D cleans and disinfects surfaces with an antimicrobial shield leaving surfaces cleaner longer. CleanWell’s professional team is trained in the specific application needed to create the long lasting effects.

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. To learn more about Clean Well, go to www.cleanwell.services.

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7th Annual Firkin Fest Announced in Mobile, AL

February 24, 2020 | Leave a Comment

Moe’s Original BBQ and Budweiser Busch Distributing will host the 7th Annual Firkin Festival on Saturday, April 4th at 701 Spring Hill Avenue. The craft beer festival, benefiting the American Cancer Society, features local and regional breweries showcasing distinctive cask ale in a firkin, a barrel made of stainless steel that holds 10.8 gallons of beer. Firkin’s hail from the tradition of cask brewing and use natural fermentation processes to carbonate the beer. The liquid is typically served slightly below room temperature and will have a smoother, lighter carbonated body due to the natural carbonation process. This year’s participating breweries include Black Warrior Brewing Company, Yellowhammer Brewing Company, Ghost Train Brewing Company, Back Forty Brewing Company, Braided River Brewing Company, Avondale Brewing Company, Fairhope Brewing Company, Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company, Grayton Beer Company, Second Line Brewing and Props Brewing Company.

“Firkin’s have become a cool way for craft brewers to show personality and creativity by adding unique flavors or spins on traditional flagship beers by creating something completely new and different that they traditionally would not release to the market,” said Ian Berg, Craft Representative for Budweiser-Busch Distributing. “It’s also a fun way to introduce the beer loving public to “one-time” only beers that will truly be exclusive to the experience and will never be recreated.”

Doors for the festival will open at 2pm with a tapping ceremony at 2:30pm. Sampling ends at 5:30pm followed by an awards ceremony. Additionally, there will be live music. The all-inclusive Firkin Fest tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at door and includes entrance to the festival, samples of each firkin, crawfish, sample glass, koozie, literature and live music.

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 mahi mahi, catfish and shrimp. Down home Southern sides and tasty desserts complete the menu. The 7400 square foot venue is also a popular nightlife spot with full premium bars, high definition TVs and live music. 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.

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

Drifter Fest: The Inaugural Bert Griggs Memorial Jam Announced in Charleston

February 2, 2020 | Leave a Comment

Drifter Fest: The Inaugural Bert Griggs Memorial Jam will be held on March 6th-8th in Charleston. The music-filled weekend will celebrate the life of Bert Griggs who died unexpectedly in December. Friday night’s festivities kick off with a pre-jam from 8-11pm at Home Team BBQ’s downtown location featuring several sets of funk favorites from Shonuff band. Doors for the Drifter Fest: The Inaugural Bert Griggs Memorial Jam open at 8pm on Saturday at the Charleston Pour House. Inside the venue from 8:30pm-1am, patrons will enjoy a collaboration of Bert’s favorite tunes from many of his friends including Reid Stone and bands Gaslight Street, The Travelin’ Kine, Shonuff, Solid Country Gold and more. The weekend concludes on Sunday at Reckoning in the Park featuring The Reckoning, an awesome Grateful Dead cover band, from 2pm-5pm in the meadow at James Island County Park. Guests will enjoy a weekend of fun events combined with great company, stories and live music.

Born and raised in Hartsville, Bert Griggs was surrounded by a huge family and lifelong friends as he grew up in the country riding tractors, four-wheelers and being mischievous. Bert later graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Business Administration. He remained in Charleston after college working in all aspects of the hospitality industry for Charlestowne Hotels. It wasn’t long before the mountains called his name and he headed to Jackson Hole to pursue his love of snowboarding. While there, Bert was the sales and marketing director of a hotel group that gave him the opportunity to travel to world-class ski resorts all over the country as an ambassador for Jackson Hole. He met his wife Lorrie while she was vacationing there from Charleston and discovered they both had a love of traveling to see live music and a plethora of mutual friends. Following a whirlwind romance, they married on April Fools’ Day atop the mountain at Jackson Hole Ski Resort. Together they created Drifter Merch, an apparel company dedicated to their love of music. Soon after, they returned to Charleston where Bert’s passion for graphic design grew as did their business. Their company vended at many local events and handled custom orders for numerous businesses, bands, schools and events. The light of their lives, Harper Grace, was born about a year later. Bert was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend. Bert had an innate ability to make everyone he met feel like they were the most important person in the room. He never met a stranger. In fact, he was everyone’s best friend. He had the sweetest soul and a tender heart that loved hard and loved deeply. Bert had a unique sense of humor with an infectious laugh and smile that could light up the darkest room. He is deeply missed.

For interviews, photos or additional information, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com.

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Moe’s Original BBQ Set to Open Soon in Durham

November 15, 2019 | Leave a Comment

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.

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Red Phone Booth Set to Open Next Month in Downtown Nashville

November 9, 2019 | Leave a Comment

After an extensive build-out of the 100+ year old building, Red Phone Booth is opening its 20s speakeasy concept in downtown Nashville on Thursday, December 5th (Repeal Day) at 136 Rosa Parks Blvd. Red Phone Booth is a prohibition experience featuring a turn of the century craft cocktail selection and exclusive cigar program. While the classy establishment will be open to the public, guests will need to secure a secret phone number from a friend, member or concierge and dial it into a restored London antique red phone booth to gain entry. The 5200 square foot upscale cocktail lounge will be open daily and have an extensive selection of sought after spirits including rare bourbon, whiskey, scotch and Japanese whisky selections. Additionally, cigar enthusiasts can enjoy a wide variety of blends in a cleansed and refreshed air atmosphere. In developing the humidor, Red Phone Booth prioritized quality and desirability of the cigars over quantity of any one brand, therefore will continually bring in fresh new inventory.

“Situated just steps from Broadway, our elegant lounge offers a step back in time for guests in downtown Nashville,” said General Manager Jonathan Hoo. “Red Phone Booth also has exclusive memberships available.”

Showcasing the 1920s speakeasy theme, the venue features restored original brick and reclaimed tobacco barn wood floors, a honey onyx bar, intimate fireplaces, custom Italian leather couches, and hand-painted ceiling with back lighting. There is a 100% fresh outdoor air system accompanied by five 2,500 cfm air purifiers to ensure little to no smoke in the air. A private room in the back is also available to rent for private events.

At the Red Phone Booth, it is part of the credo to exceed all guest expectations. Patrons will notice the finest attention to detail that provides for exceptional cocktails including 100% fresh squeezed juices such as blood orange, mango, and cranberry, hand chipped double-reverse pass osmosis ice, garnishes cut to order, a collection of some of the rarest liquors available and over a dozen tinctures, bitters and flavoring agents to help breath new depth. Red Phone Booth is also known for its tasting events where guests not only get to sample through a flight of whiskey, but also engage and learn the spirits’ history from key leaders in the industry. 1920s-inspired small plates and authentic Neapolitan Pizza will be also served. From the comfort of the seating to the training and knowledge of the staff, and the quality of the air, it is all of these things and more that allow for Red Phone Booth to deliver an unparalleled experience for its guests.

A media preview tour will be held in the evening on Thursday, November 21st. For interviews or additional information, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about the Red Phone Booth, memberships and more, visit www.redphonebooth.com.

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City Fed Development Project Underway Downtown Montgomery, AL

October 29, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Vintage Hospitality Group is proud to reveal its major restoration of 36 and 46 Commerce Street in downtown Montgomery called City Fed. While construction has already started, the official groundbreaking will take place on Wednesday, November 6th with Mayor Todd Strange, Alabama State Council Director Dr. Elliot Knight, Senator Massimo Mallegni, City Counselor Gabriele Marchetti and other special guests. Partnering again with renown architect Tom Blount, the company hired Pfeffer Torode Architecture, R.F. Pruett Construction and Laura Dockery Design to bring this modernization to life. Opening in late 2020, the team will restore the historic structure back to its original grandeur with ornate plaster crown moulding, tall ceilings, and marble floors to house an Italian restaurant to be called Ravello. The rest of the building, set to be used for event space, includes two mezzanines, one that overlooks the restaurant, as well as a courtyard, cellar and ballroom, complete with the original antique heart pine floors.

“Ravello will feature simple and thoughtful dishes inspired by Italy’s Amalfi Coast,” said Executive Chef Eric Rivera. “With an old-world, ingredient-driven approach, Ravello’s authentic Italian dishes will highlight versatile and local Southern ingredients.”

Set to be open for lunch and dinner, Ravello’s menu will provide plenty of seafood and pasta options. Guests can begin with small plates that will include fresh crudo, cured meats, hearth roasted octopus, and burrata. The rotating selection of house-made pasta dishes will range from squid ink spaghetti with tomato-uni ragu to rich gnudi with house ricotta and brown butter. Menu highlights will feature seasonal entrées such as Maine sea scallops and wood roasted branzino. After dinner, Italian-inspired desserts like chocolate torta al tartufo and loukoumades with honey-cinnamon syrup will be available. When stopping by after work or joining friends, patrons will enjoy specialty cocktails, handpicked beer and wine at the spacious bar or on one of the mezzanines.

With over 50 years of combined experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Vintage Hospitality Group’s Proprietor Jud Blount and Executive Chef Eric Rivera are overseeing the extensive City Fed project. While the group’s flagship restaurant Vintage Year is a fine dining establishment, Vintage Café is a coffee shop and daytime eatery, both located in Cloverdale. The award-winning Vintage Hospitality Group is known for providing guests with the finest hand-cut meats, freshest seafood, premium coffees, specialty teas, outstanding wines and specialty spirits along with exceptional customer service.

For additional information, interviews, photos or a tour, please contact Lorrie Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about Vintage Hospitality Group, visit www.vintagehospitalitygroup.com.

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New Sailing Charter Offered in Charleston

October 3, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Seaglass Charters is pleased to introduce its new Charleston sailing charter abroad The Intrepid. The Beneteau 423 two-cabin sailboat has plenty of room for six guests to relax and enjoy the various sights that the Charleston Harbor has to offer. Whether customers want to sail in the morning, at sunset or in the afternoon, Seaglass Charters offers something for everyone including surprise engagements and wedding ceremonies on board.

‘We enjoy hosting locals and vacationers alike for an occasion whether it be an excursion with friends, a bachelor or bachelorette party, work outing or birthday celebration,” said Owner and Captain Vann Cochran. “We’re always happy to accommodate private groups and cater a sailing adventure to any group’s interests.”

Led by Cochran, Seaglass Charters experienced crew has more than 40 years worth of sailing experience. In fact, Captain Vann has been sailing the seas since he was just eight years old, and in the Charleston area since 1975. Captain Vann also holds a prestigious CGC Master Captain with Sailing Endorsement. He and his crew are dedicated to providing everyone who steps aboard the Intrepid a fun, safe and relaxing time.‘We enjoy hosting locals and vacationers alike for an occasion whether it be an excursion with friends, a bachelor or bachelorette party, work outing or birthday celebration,” said Owner and Captain Vann Cochran. “We’re always happy to accommodate private groups and cater a sailing adventure to any group’s interests.”

For interviews, photos or additional information, contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For additional information about Seaglass Charters, please visit www.seaglasscharters.com.

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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Location Coming to Priceville, AL

September 19, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Moe’s Original Bar B Que is set to open in early October at the former Smokehouse Bar-B-Q at 3524 Deere Rd in Priceville. Serving up a Southern Soul Food Revival, the fast casual restaurant features Alabama-style BBQ, down home sides and desserts along with can beers and wine. Perfect for families and workers, guests can dine in, take out or order catering for parties and special events.

“I was excited when the landlord at our Moe’s Original Bar B Que and Mellow Mushroom locations in Decatur brought me this opportunity,” said owner Ryan Helsley. “With all of the upcoming residential and commercial development in Priceville, I knew this would be a perfect spot for my next location.”

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 salads, nachos, catfish, mahi mahi and shrimp. Prepared fresh daily, a rotation of 60 traditional Southern sides and house made desserts are also offered. Since 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has grown from a junkyard pit to over 60 successful restaurants in 14 states and Mexico.

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Vintage Hospitality Group Announces Auburn Hospitality Scholarship

September 17, 2019 | Leave a Comment

The Vintage Hospitality Blount-Rivera Annual Scholarship was established for students enrolled in the Hospitality Management Program at Auburn University. In addition to assisting with the economic burden of tuition, the grant provides internships for all three hospitality majors pursuing a degree to gain valuable professional experience and make important industry contacts in the industry. The scholarship was created to engage and encourage students by creating a bridge between Auburn and Montgomery hospitality industries.

“Providing this scholarship is our opportunity to invest in the future of hospitality,” said Executive Chef Eric Rivera. “We also want to honor students who are working hard to ensure that forthcoming hospitality success is rooted right here in the south.”

Recognized with many awards and national press, Vintage Hospitality Group’s team, led by Proprietor Jud Blount and Executive Chef Eric Rivera, has over 50 years of combined experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. While Vintage Hospitality Group’s flagship restaurant Vintage Year is a fine dining establishment, Vintage Café is a coffee shop, daytime eatery and retail store. Headquartered in Montgomery, Vintage Hospitality Group is dedicated to providing guests with the finest culinary selections, premium coffees, specialty teas, outstanding wines and spirits along with unparalleled customer service.

The Hospitality Management program at Auburn University provides a strong educational foundation and excellent career preparation for students interested in the premium service segment of the hospitality industry. The Hospitality Management Program’s mission is defined by its focus on instructional, research and outreach initiatives. It develops exceptional leaders and educators for the Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary, and Event Management fields to serve the state of Alabama and global hospitality communities.

For additional information, interviews, photos or a complimentary media tasting, please contact Lorrie Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about Vintage Hospitality Group, visit www.vintagehospitalitygroup.com.

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Amalfi Pizza Offers Pay What You Can for Hurricane Dorian Evacuees

September 4, 2019 | Leave a Comment

Amalfi Pizza once again welcomes hurricane evacuees by inviting individuals and families to come and enjoy a meal for whatever they feel they can pay on the food portion of their bill (excluding alcoholic beverages). This offer is valid to anyone in town from mandatory evacuation zones. Guests only need to ask for a manager when the bill arrives and show a valid ID from one of the areas affected.

“Our family here at Amalfi Pizza understands the struggles that our Hurricane Dorian evacuee friends and families are experiencing,” stated founding partners Stephen de Haan and Greg Grant. “It is our way of welcoming displaced travelers to our city and the Amalfi family with a warm meal to make them feel at home.”

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner in downtown Atlanta, Amalfi Pizza is a traditional Neapolitan pizzeria centered around two 6000 pound wood-burning brick ovens imported from Italy. It features an authentic Italian menu that includes Neapolitan-style pizzas as well as original appetizers, fresh salads, delicious pasta dishes and traditional desserts. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. In addition to traveling to Naples and throughout the entire region to find the best ingredients, owners Stephen de Haan and Greg Grant staged with the Italian Pizzaiolo Maestros at Pizzeria Mattozzi, established in 1830, and Pizzeria Da Attilo. This apprenticeship, along with studying in the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, have allowed their passion for food to develop into the skills necessary to bring this historic, simple, and beautifully executed street food to Atlanta.

For more information about Amalfi Pizza, go to www.amalfipizzaatl.com. For interviews or photos, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com.

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