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The Campaign for Real Barbecue, (aka True Cue) expands to Virginia and DC, with John Tanner of John Tanner’s Barbecue Blog leading the charge. Founded in 2014, the Campaign already operates in North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia.

Franklin Barbecue lines haven’t been stopped by coronavirus, at least not yet

The CDC has recommended keeping a “social distance” of about six feet from other people.

But tell that to the @FranklinBbq line… https://t.co/17itZMcsa3
— Austin 360 (@austin360) March 13, 2020

Heim Barbecue has a new shirt available with 100% of the proceeds going to its employees who are affected by the coronavirus

Definitely a hall of fame misfire…here is the beautiful, perfectly spelled t-shirt with 100% of proceeds going directly to our staff effected by the COVID19 shutdown. Buy one for everyone you know! buy here: https://t.co/24kU7PozLh pic.twitter.com/YFkmSQLGpb
— Heim Barbecue (@HeimBBQ) March 17, 2020

Southern Soul BBQ is feeding hospitality and service industry employees associated

Heads Up to our Coastal Georgia Hospitality/ Service Industry family. If you are out of work because of COVID-19 related lay-offs and shutdowns, etc..We are here for you and your family. Please come see us for a comp take-out meal on the house. We are all in this together❤️ pic.twitter.com/JVPxNED6e5
— Southern Soul BBQ (@southernsoulbbq) March 17, 2020

Cook’s Barbecue in Lexington has reopened after its husband and wife owners were involved in a car wreck earlier this month; Jason Heitman, the husband, is still in a hospital

Catching up with Chef Ashley Capps, formerly the of pastry chef at Buxton Hall

Predictably, the Houston Barbecue Festival has been canceled

Some news, inevitably. The 2020 Houston Barbecue Festival is canceled. Ticket buyers will receive a full refund. Thank you for your understanding and support. More info: https://t.co/saIRm3SJDM pic.twitter.com/vpFRgthrJU
— Houston BBQ Festival (@HouBBQ) March 16, 2020

Port City BBQ will be offering eastern NC barbecue to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach this summer, though they will be smoking in an Ole Hickory

Robert Moss on the history of hash and rice

Hash and rice, SC's iconic BBQ side dish, dates back to 19th century hog killing traditions https://t.co/yjyp7gEZ1B #bbq #eatbbq #fooddrinktravel
— Robert F. Moss (@mossr) March 14, 2020

A belated happy birthday to Carey Bringle, the Peg Leg Porker himself

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the man, the myth, the legend, Carey Bringle! 🍀 pic.twitter.com/GOaM1nQGed
— Peg Leg Porker (@PegLegPorker) March 17, 2020

– Are black-owned barbecue joints dying?

– Tourism is booming in SC thanks in large part to barbecue

While multiple factors have boosted recent tourism growth in South Carolina, including a recovering economy and lower gas prices, Parrish said the influence of SCPRT’s DiSCover marketing campaign, which included promotion of the official South Carolina Barbecue Trail, also motivated travel.

– Over at Marie, Let’s Eat!, Grant visits two Georgia barbecue joints, Southern Soul in Saint Simons Island and Sandfly BBQ in Savannah

– Moore’s Old Tyme BBQ in New Bern is switching owners but thankfully still planning to cook with wood

– TMBBQ goes deep on the Mel-Man Sandwich, an East Texas specialty

– A couple more stories from Our State’s barbecue issue; B’s Barbecue

This Greenville landmark has no frills and no equal. A day at B’s Barbecue: https://t.co/H26iySysck pic.twitter.com/CTksV4sST8

— Our State Magazine (@ourstatemag) February 17, 2016

– …and Sam Jones’ new barbecue joint

At Sam Jones BBQ, diners can expect classic Skylight Inn fare but with new flair. https://t.co/S5g3TSl1C7 pic.twitter.com/xY2lK53NDM

— Our State Magazine (@ourstatemag) February 17, 2016

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