Redwood Smoke Shack

February 27, 2017

I caught the new BBQ truck on the scene the other weekend - Redwood Smoke Shack. I've bumped into the owner, Bob Roberts, around town at events that usually that involve beer. I got an invite from him to check out his truck at Benchtop Brewing Company in Norfolk, VA.

Bob Roberts (owner) was visited by HomeGrown's chef Nic Hagen

The truck is actually a trailer with the smoker attached to it; looks pretty cool! The menu has lots to offer: ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sides (including the huge Supreme Potato), and much more! I got a sampler plate, a couple of beers and dug in.

Bonus: I saw a lot of friends and my fellow photographer buddy Amanda from Stellar Exposures. Check out the food!

Taste of the Region - Part 3

October 17, 2013

Taste of the Region - Part 3

Well known regional chef Patrick Evans-Hylton asked me to be one of the judges in Taste of the Region at the Parade of Homes in Cypress Creek, Smithfield, VA. We got to check out several beautiful homes and try delicious food from the Smithfield area easily accessible to those moving into the area.

Third stop was Vintage Tavern ~ Seasonally Southern (winner of the Critic’s Choice Award that night) with the following:

- Pulled pork layered with Chow Chow on a bed of grits.

Even though I’ve lived most of my life in Virginia, this was the first time I’ve ever had Chow Chow in my life! Patrick took away my “Virginian” card. I think he said he’ll give it back to me later.

Vintage Tavern also had a great lemonade outside which was great…we were all very thirsty at this point.

I took a lot of photos, so I’ll post in segments.

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