Press Awards + BBQ News

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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.” 

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!)

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.

1/6/20 - Local Smoke BBQ is once again recognized for our award winning St. Louis Ribs!

1/5/20 -  Pete Genovese chooses Local Smoke BBQ's brisket as his 16th favorite thing he ate in 2019.

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!

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!

 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!

6/20/18 - Check out who The Travel Channel deemed the NJ BBQ representative!

6/6/18 - Awesome mention from our friends at the Asbury Park Press

5/23/18 - For the best barbecue, try these restaurants

 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! 

 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! 

9/13/13 - Check out the article featuring Local Smoke BBQ in the October issue of NJ Monthly.   

 11/1/12 - Local Smoke BBQ was selected as a winner in Destination Guide's Best of the Beaches.  

 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!  

 11/4/09 - Read about Local Smoke BBQ and our competition team, Fat Angel BBQ in the Savor section of the Star Ledger.