Hey BBQ Lovers,

One of our BBQ Brethren, Whitetrash BBQ is competing this weekend at a BBQ competition. The contest is the Hudson Valley Ribfest, http://www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org
The Ribfest is open August 17th (5pm-10pm) August 18th (11am-10pm) and August 19th (12pm-5pm.) The Ribfest is held at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, located on Libertyville Road in New Paltz, NY 12561.

If you have the time and want to taste some GREAT BBQ this weekend, please stop by and cheer our BBQ Brother on as he competes against some of the NY area's best Pitmasters.
For more information, please visit his website: http://www.whitetrashbbq.blogspot.com or the Ribfest website, http://www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org

Take care,

The RibMan

Blues and BBQ Event 8-19-07

Hey BBQ Lovers!

Here's an email that I received earlier today from a sister Meetup group.

Hi Kevin,
I was so excited to find your meetup group. The Ex-Southerner's
meetup group is going to the 8th Annual Blues BBQ this Sunday.
We went last year and had a blast! Here's the meet up link:
http://exsoutherners.meetup.com/27/
It would be awesome if you could pass it along to your members. I'm sure many of them
might be from the south as well! Please contact me if you need more info. or have any questions.
Best,
Martha

Here's the artists that will be performing:
Duwayne Burnside and the Mississippi Mafia
John Lee Hooker Jr.
Big Time Sarah and the BTS Express
Bernard Allison
Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials

Here's some of the BBQ vendors that will be there!

· BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ
· DALLAS JONES BAR-B-QUE
· DINOSAUR BAR B QUE
· HILL COUNTRY
· MARA'S HOMEMADE

Visit the Meetup if you have any questions and to sign up for this event.

http://exsoutherners.meetup.com/27/

I'm going to try to make it after Church.

Kevin (aka RibMan)
Organizer, The New York BBQ Lovers Meetup Group

Our Next Meetup

Hey BBQ Lovers,

We are busy putting together our next Meetup.
It will be at one of the oldest BBQ Restaurants in NYC.
We are in the process of finalizing the Menu.
I'll post the information as soon it is ready.

Take care,

The RibMan.

How to prepare spare ribs- St Louis style

Here's an interesting video on how to prepare my favorite dish- St. Louis style ribs.

Enjoy!

Great source for real BBQ supplies

Hey BBQ Lovers,

I spent the afternoon yesterday meeting with the owner and staff at Lip Smakin Smokers in Elizabeth NJ. The owner, Rob, is one of the nicest people I've ever met and is a true BBQ aficionado. They are a great local source for you to get your BBQ supplies (Smokers, wood, lump charcoal, sauces, rubs, books...) Be sure to tell them that I, The RibMan, sent ya.


The RibMan

Updated Pictures-Big Apple BBQ Event

Hey NY BBQ Lovers!


Be sure to stop by our Meetup site and checkout the latest pictures from the Big Apple BBQ event.

Were you there? If so, feel free to post your pictures too!
Write me and tell me about your experience at the Big Apple BBQ Event.

The RibMan.

What is your favorite NY BBQ Joint?

C'mon. You gotta have a favorite!
Click the link below to cast your vote for the best BBQ restaurant in NYC.

NY's Best BBQ!

The Big Apple BBQ Block Party 6/9/07

Hello BBQ Lovers,

I'm not sure how many of you made it out on Saturday to the Big Apple BBQ Block Party.
I apologize to all of you who couldn't locate us. The organizers of the event hassled me about our Meetup sign, my lawn chairs and believe it or not, I was told that I couldn't have BALLOONS in the park! They even summoned the Park Police to enforce this ridiculous ruling upon me and made me take down the sign and the balloons. The picture tells the entire story!



Despite the humiliation that I endured, I managed to make my way to the various booths and get some phenomenal BBQ. Please visit the Photo Album for more pictures.

Take care,

Kevin

Howdy BBQ Lovers,

I am so excited about the event tomorrow.
It's going to be very busy there.
They're expecting thousands of people who, like you and I, enjoy good BBQ!
We'll meet at 12:30 pm by the 24th Street and Madison Ave. entrance.
Look for the Red and White Balloons.
Stop by, say hi, take a picture and enter into our contest to win a free gift.
Looking forward to seeing y'all there.

Here's a peek at the menu...
Remember, proceeds go towards the Madison Square Park Conservancy.