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"FAMOUS DAVE" ANDERSON INDUCTED INTO 2024 BBQ CRITIC "HALL OF FAME"
"Famous Dave" Anderson, the founder of Famous Dave's was just inducted into the 2024 BBQ CRITIC "Hall of Fame" on August 10th. Read the full story...
RON & DENA MILHOUS - 2024 BBQ CRITIC HALL OF FAME
When I heard my friend Ron Milhous passed away (July 10th 2024) time just stopped. My heart immediately became heavy for his wife, Dena. They were team mates in the BBQ world on s0 many levels. Here is a special tribute to my friend, Ron Milhous.
2024 FAMOUS DAVE'S ALL-STAR BBQ SERIES - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (BBQ CRITIC) - When Jacob Gavin lost his catering work due to COVID lockdowns and quarantines, he later started working at Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions in Denver, Colorado. Today he is General Manager of the Denver store. This interest in BBQ helped Gavin pave a path to competing at the 2024 Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series in Colorado Springs, CO.
2024 Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series - Las Vegas, NV
LAS VEGAS, NV (BBQ CRITIC) - Congrats to UNCLE JESSE'S BBQ for winning the Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series in Las Vegas, NV. Pitmaster, Nate Benson, is from American Fork, Utah, and that's where he fell in love with barbecue.
2024 Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series - Fresno, CA
FRESNO, CA (BBQ CRITIC) Pitmaster Brian Padilla (NUT IN 2 IT BUT 2 Q IT) came from burning chicken in his own backyard to winning the 2024 Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series in Fresno, CA.
2024 Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series - San Jose, CA
SAN JOSE, CA (BBQ CRITIC) - Three years-ago Isaac Gummo started competing in BBQ competitions. "I won my very first rib competition and never looked back," said Gummo. Today he competed at the Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series in San Jose, CA.
2024 Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series - Union Gap, WA
UNION GAP, WA (BBQ CRITIC): Pit 71 pitmaster, Edgar Hargrow, just won a Grand Champion at the 2024 Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series in Union Gap, WA., This World Food Championships (WFC) sanctioned event was a very positive experience for him.
KING OF THE CORN 2024
BBQ CRITIC: Review of KING OF THE CORN in Ottumwa, Iowa. A beautiful day to kick off my first contest
If you are in the Fresno, CA or Union Gap, WA area this May 18th, 2024 - what better time to attend a Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series event. Read the Official Press Release!
JUDGE MY BOX PHOTO GALLERY
BBQ CRITIC VIDEO ARCHIVES
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INTERVEIW: FAMOUS DAVE ANDERSON
BBQ Critic talks with Famous Dave at the "original" Famous Dave's in Hayward, WI in 2014. This video is very special to me because months later the restaurant burnt to the ground. It was a very beautiful restaurant and I am so glad I got to experience it, and with Famous Dave himself. |
DAVE COMPTON's 100th CONTEST JUDGED
My BBQ Judge friend, Dave Compton, may not have lived to be 100, but he did judge 100 barbeque contests as a KCBS Master BBQ Judge. Dave celebrates the moment and I am so thankful I captured this on video. Dave Compton was loved by many and his presence at BBQ competitions is missed greatly. God Bless, my friend. |
