07/26/2026
People ask me all the time, "Why don't you have your own restaurant?" Talent doesn't buy a building, passion doesn't buy a smoker, and hard work alone doesn't open doors. Not everyone starts from the same place.
I've spent over 20 years behind a pit and 15 years in restaurants. I've learned from some of the best chefs and pit masters, helped build menus, trained teams, and helped grow other people's businesses. But I'm tired of building everyone else's dream while mine waits.
Barbecue isn't just a job to me it's who I am. Every fire I light, every brisket I trim, every meal I serve carries a piece of my soul. I've survived more than most people know, and I refuse to quit. I still believe God has a purpose for me, I'll keep showing up, keep cooking, and keep believing.