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They say New Jersey doesn't have good barbecue. Tell that to these award-winning smokers.
They say New Jersey doesn't have good barbecue. Tell that to these award-winning smokers.
They say New Jersey doesn't have good barbecue. Tell that to these award-winning smokers.
6/26/25 - New Jersey may not be a heralded barbecue destination, but it is a melting pot of traditions that creates unique flavors.
The Legendary Barbecue Joint That’s Worth The Drive From Anywhere In New Jersey
They say New Jersey doesn't have good barbecue. Tell that to these award-winning smokers.
They say New Jersey doesn't have good barbecue. Tell that to these award-winning smokers.
5/28/25 - There’s a rainbow arching over a modest building in Red Bank, New Jersey, and I’m convinced it’s not coincidence but cosmic endorsement.
Local Smoke BBQ isn’t trying to be fancy, and that’s exactly why it’s perfect.
Local Smoke Is The Best New Jersey BBQ Smokehouse
They say New Jersey doesn't have good barbecue. Tell that to these award-winning smokers.
Monmouth Park Adding LSBBQ To Food Options Menu Starting With Opening Day On May 7
9/20/22 - The Entire Menu At Local Smoke Is So Good, You’ll Want To Order One Of Everything
There’s nothing quite like a platter of tender, melt-in-your-mouth, smoked and flavorful BBQ. Local Smoke is a small chain with a few locations in Monmouth County, and it’s become the talk of the town thanks to its menu of traditional and modern barbequed eats. If you’re looking for an amazing New Jersey BBQ, you can’t go wrong dining at this delicious smokehouse in the Garden State.
Monmouth Park Adding LSBBQ To Food Options Menu Starting With Opening Day On May 7
Monmouth Park Adding LSBBQ To Food Options Menu Starting With Opening Day On May 7
4/5/22 - We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Monmouth Park and the opening of our stand on May 7.
“Monmouth Park is an institution on the Jersey Shore and we’re thrilled to be part of it,” said Steve Raab, co-owner of Local Smoke BBQ. “We have three retail locations in the area so we see this as good fit for Monmouth Park and for Local Smoke BBQ.”
420-Style Barbecue: Celebrate Independence Day with a Buzz
420-Style Barbecue: Celebrate Independence Day with a Buzz
7/4/21 - It’s the year 2021, and not only can we celebrate our freedom as Americans, but we can celebrate the growing freedom of cannabis. This year, celebrate the 4th of July in marijuana fashion, with these awesome independence-related, pot-centered options, for a perfect 420-style barbecue and celebration! ( our CBD sauce made the list!)
The 75 Best BBQ Joints in America
420-Style Barbecue: Celebrate Independence Day with a Buzz
5/23/21 - We made the list! Some of the names on our list keep things beautifully simple with a light rub and not a lot else, while some focus on great quality sauce and sides. Some keep things true to the traditions of the region and some mix it up, combining the best of barbecue from multiple cities.
The 7 Best Places For Ribs In New Jersey
1/6/20 - Local Smoke BBQ is once again recognized for our award winning St. Louis Ribs!
The 50 dishes you need to eat in N.J. in 2020
1/5/20 - Pete Genovese chooses Local Smoke BBQ's brisket as his 16th favorite thing he ate in 2019.
The 50 Best Spots for BBQ in America
The 50 Best Spots for BBQ in America
10/4/19 - It's an amazing honor to be selected as one of the best BBQ spots in America! We are in extremely delicious company!
The Best Ribs in Every State
The 50 Best Spots for BBQ in America
10/1/19 - From hole-in-the-wall spots in small, countryside towns to famous BBQ joints with a queue that’s worth waiting for, here are the restaurants and food trucks serving up some of the country’s best ribs in every state.
Local Smoke BBQ is honored to be alongside the best this country has to offer!
11 restaurants opening at the Jersey Shore this year
1/9/19 - Summer is around the corner and we can not wait for you to join us in Seaside! Thank you for the mention The Asbury Park Press!
50 States of BBQ
6/20/18 - Check out who The Travel Channel deemed the NJ BBQ representative!
5 Shore spots for a great summer lunch
5 BBQ restaurants to visit for great ribs and more
6/6/18 - Awesome mention from our friends at the Asbury Park Press
5 BBQ restaurants to visit for great ribs and more
5 BBQ restaurants to visit for great ribs and more
5/23/18 - For the best barbecue, try these restaurants
The Best BBQ in Every State in America
7/22/15 - It's another great honor to be chosen by Consolidated Foodservice as the Best BBQ in NJ! Make sure to check out the list - we are in great company!
Jersey Barbecue Showdown: On its first trip of 2014, Munchmobile picks a winner!
5/23/14 - Local Smoke BBQ beat out three New York legends - Mighty Quinn's Barbecue, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and Brother Jimmy's BBQ - with outposts in the Garden State, in addition to Fink's in Dumont to win the Top Dog honors!
We'd like to thank Peter Genovese and the entire Munchmobile crew for the recognition!
Taking On the Big Boys: 'Local Smoke' Owners Prep for BBQ Competition
Taking On the Big Boys: 'Local Smoke' Owners Prep for BBQ Competition
9/13/13 - Check out the article featuring Local Smoke BBQ in the October issue of NJ Monthly.
Destination Guide's Best of the Beaches
Taking On the Big Boys: 'Local Smoke' Owners Prep for BBQ Competition
11/1/12 - Local Smoke BBQ was selected as a winner in Destination Guide's Best of the Beaches.
A taste of the Shore's best barbecue joints
5/7/15 - Thanks again to our customers and fans for picking Local Smoke BBQ the best BBQ joint at the shore in today's Asbury Park Press! You all are the best! We really appreciate the loyalty!
Fat Angel BBQ in Red Bank earns heat cred; ribs win World Series of Barbecue
11/4/09 - Read about Local Smoke BBQ and our competition team, Fat Angel BBQ in the Savor section of the Star Ledger.