June 2006
Four-Q was on TV last night
Sylvie on Modern Marvels working the smoker
Yes it is true, our BBQ team made it past the editing room floor and appeared on last night’s episode of Modern Marvels for a combined total of 1.5 seconds. The episode was pretty interesting, even more so if you attended the Barbeque’n at The Autry competition. Here are a couple of screen grabs from last night’s episode that featured a couple of our teammates. Sorry to say the very photogenic Big Mista from The Survival Gourmet is the only member that I didn’t see 
Professor Salt and the BBQ Junkie checking the smoke.
Sylvie’s butts make history (channel)!
BBQ on the History Channel tonight
Tonight on the History Channel in an episode of Modern Marvels titled BBQ Tech they will have a show dedicated to the art of BBQ. Some of the footage was taken at the barbeque competition at The Autry earlier this year. You never know who you might see in the background? The following is a description of the show:
An old-fashioned style of cooking, barbecue has evolved into a modern food craze and spawned a multi-billion dollar industry. We digest famous barbecue cook-offs and visit long-established barbecue restaurants like Arthur Bryant’s in Kansas City, where the huge grills and taste thrills of true barbecue are more popular than ever. At home, three out of four US households own a grill. After WWII’s end, the phenomenon of backyard barbecuing swept the nation, thanks to inexpensive and mass-produced grills, including the kettle-shaped Weber. Our tour of Weber’s modern factories shows how they keep pace with demand by manufacturing more choices than ever, including portable mini-grills. We also examine the variety of fuels available for the savory selection of spicy sauces and rubs. Join us as we devour the mouthwatering flavors of BBQ in this episode.
I checked the times and it airs at 7 and 11pm on DirecTV, check your cable or satelite service… or just set your TiVo.
A Little more info on this show is also available at a fellow BBQ blog, White Trash BBQ. Check out his post.
L.A. Times Food Section-grilling edition
Today’s L.A. Times Food Section is all about grilling. There’s nothing too revolutionary, but included are a few interesting tidbits of info. A couple of BBQ restaurant suggestions and some thoughts on woods for grilling always make for a good read before the long weekend.
Lilly’s BBQ in San Francisco
I haven’t actually been to Lilly’s BBQ yet, but there is this website called Turn Here that features videos on travel destinations. They have a video that has an interview with the owner of Lilly’s and shows some great looking Barbeque… after seeing this video I am ready to pack a bag and head up there for a BBQ filled weekend. If you are considering going to the Bay Area anytime soon, you might want to give Lilly’s BBQ a go. If you have been to Lilly’s, I would love for you to share your experience by leaving a comment.
I would also like to mention, off of the BBQ tip, that Turn Here features short videos on out-of-the-way neighborhoods, restaurants and activities. It’s just like the Travel Channel used to be when it used to actually focus on cool travel content. I was surprised that they actually had a video that covered the Topanga Canyon area and it featured one of my favorite dog-friendly breakfast spots, Pat’s Topanga Grill. BTW, they have an amazing $3.85 breakfast special during the week. The more you browse through their videos the more you just want to get out and explore your local neighborhoods.
Here are some video selections for you:
Lilly’s BBQ: watch video
Best BBQ in San Francisco: watch video
Topanga Canyon: watch video
Dog Beach, a Swifty and Gwen favorite: watch video
Tips for your first BBQ competition.
If you are considering entering your first BBQ competition, the KCBS website has a great article on the things to expect during one of these events. It is very informative and would have helped out greatly during my first BBQ cook off.
All-Star BBQ Showdown Marathon
Tonight on OLN (Outdoor Life Network), starting at 7pm until it’s over. If you didn’t see it the first time around, take a peak and see what a reality show focused on competition BBQ is all about.