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Moe’s Original Bar B Que Plans to Expand in South Portland, Maine

August 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Moe’s Original Bar B Que will start smokin’ its award-winning Alabama-style BBQ in South Portland at 209 Western Ave in early October. Conveniently located between I-95 and I-295 on Western Avenue near a large number of businesses, the new fast-casual dining option will be open daily with distinctive menu selections and home-style sides without breaking the budget. The family friendly restaurant will also feature signature Haul-It-Home packs for families to enjoy as well as full service catering for the greater Portland area.

Set up for counter service, Moe’s Original Bar B Que will also have a 12 seat, full premium bar which will be perfect for folks wanting to unwind after the workday. In addition to the bar, seating for 60 will include two booths, several low-top tables and a couple of high-top bar tables. There will also be a patio for outdoor dining.

“I am really excited to bring Moe’s Original style of BBQ to South Portland where we realize the bar is set high,” said owner Dewey Hasbrouck. “Our consistent great food, Southern hospitality, speed of service, and lower price point will add a slightly different dining out experience to the existing food market.”

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. Years after learning to fire roast meats in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Mike Fernandez, Ben Gilbert and Jeff Kennedy discovered a shared passion for BBQ and founded Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Vail, Colorado in 2001. The popular restaurant serves up a Southern Soul Food Revival with not only fresh from the pit BBQ but down home sides and desserts made from recipes passed down for generations.

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.

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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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.

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 In The News

July 29, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Credit: Charlotte Food Events Examiner

Top 10 BBQ Joints in America by Relish.com If you’re in the mood for a true Alabama-style experience, chances are there’s a Moe’s Original Bar B Que near you. With 26 locations across the country, including outposts in Colorado (where they also operate a food truck), North Carolina, Tennessee, Maine, Georgia and, of course, Alabama, you’re never too far from an authentic Bama-style meal. READ MORE

Named Best BBQ, Best Chain Restaurant & Best Hangover Food in Lagniappe Awards, Mobile, Alabama

Moe’s Original Bar B Que has Something to Please Everyone by Examiner, Charlotte, North Carolina

Corn bread. Barbeque. Sweet potato casserole. Those words are music to a Southern girl’s ears and Moe’s Original Bar B Que, recently opened at 111 Matthews Street Station, is a sonnet of gastric proportions. READ ARTICLE

Top of The Town Reader’s Choice for BBQ by 5280, Denver, Colorado

The optimal time to visit this barbecue stronghold is happy hour (weekdays, 3 to 6 p.m.). Order $2 beers and well drinks to pair with a pound of smoked wings ($5). READ MORE

My First Time: Moe’s Original Bar B Que by Grown People Talking, Matthews, North Carolina

The Charlotte area’s offerings of barbecue continue to grow. I was invited last week to visit Moe’s Original Bar B Que, which opened in June in Matthews. The barbecue franchise started as a single restaurant in Colorado by three friends who met at the University of Alabama. That pretty much explains why today nearly all of the 26 locations are either located in Colorado or the South–Alabama, Georgia, Maine, North Carolina, and Tennessee (relatively speaking, the franchise has expanded rapidly over the last three years). READ REVIEW

Photo credit: Jeremy Papasso/Daily Camera

Go to Moe’s for some good ol’ down-home BBQ by Daily Camera, Boulder, Colorado

Ask four people what makes good barbecue and you’re likely to get four different answers. Ask the four ski bums from the University of Alabama who started Moe’s what makes good barbecue and they’ll introduce you to their particular brand of “cue.” READ ARTICLE

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Lakeview (Birmingham) “Love at First Bite!” by Restaurant Raider, Birmingham, Alabama

Okay, I’ll admit. I’ve been married to another barbecue joint for many years. Our relationship was great until Moe’s came along and stole my heart… and my taste buds. When I took the first bite, I thought “Where have you been all my life?”To answer my own question, Moe’s has been right here in the heart of Alabama for many years. Their locations are scattered all over the USA. You can find a Moe’s Original Bar B Que in cities located in Maine, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado & Tennessee. READ REVIEW

The QC Scene: Moe’s Original BBQ just opened on WCCB, Charlotte, North Carolina
Rance checked out Moe’s Original BBQ. It’s the newest barbecue restaurant to open in the area and touts a different style. It’s called Alabama style, but their owners say it’s a mix of cultures that make it more of a “Dixie” style. Either way, Rance was determined to sink his teeth into the story. WATCH VIDEO

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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 Charlotte area

May 13, 2013 | Leave a Comment

May 13, 2013 – After helping run the Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Asheville, Brian and Janeen Fairhurst teamed up with Brian’s brother Craig to bring the Southern Soul Food Revival in early June to 111 Matthews Station St in Matthews. The Moe’s Original Bar B Que concept smokes meats fresh daily complemented by traditional Southern sides and desserts from recipes passed down for generations. It will also feature a kids menu, take out and full service catering for special events, parties, business events and luncheons as well as weddings of all sizes. The bar will offer 12 local and regional craft beers on tap, bottled domestics and a full premium bar. Moe’s Original Bar B Que will be the perfect local spot for families and friends getting together to enjoy some good ‘Que and Southern hospitality.

“After deciding to look in the Charlotte area for restaurant locations, we fell in love with the quaint town of Matthews,” said co-owner Janeen Fairhurst. “We knew Moe’s Original Bar B Que would be a perfect fit in this great community.”

Modeled after a historic Matthews gas station, the look is very industrial with a beamed ceiling, exposed duct work, and concrete floors. The atmosphere is welcoming with an open kitchen and comfortable dining room that seats 90. With seven large bay doors with drop down screens, guests can enjoy dining overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds. Front and side patios can seat 25 customers al fresco.

Founded in Vail, CO in 2001, Moe’s Original Bar B Que has expanded to 25 locations in five states. The award-winning restaurant 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, Moe’s Original Bar B Que takes pride in delivering the best tasting barbeque, fresh from the pit with Southern flair.

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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.

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 Featured on HLN’s Making it in America show

January 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Moe’s Original Bar B Que was featured on HLN’s Making it in America show as a Small Business Success Story! Founding Partner Mike Fernandez was interviewed live on set in Atlanta on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.

View the appearance by clicking here.

Across the country, millions of small businesses are setting out with the goal of Making it in America. These businesses share a sense of passion and commitment that allows them to become the backbone of the American economy. Making it in America highlights these inspiring stories with its Small Business Shoutout.

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