HowToBBQRight In's and Out's of Starting a BBQ Restaurant feat. Meat Dave BBQ
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Oct 10, 2025 
This week, the hilarious Dave Williamson, known as 'Meat Dave,' stops by. A touring comedian and passionate pitmaster, he just launched his restaurant, Meat Dave BBQ. He shares insights on balancing comedy with running a BBQ joint and reveals how he revamped an old dive bar’s menu to include tasty burgers and his famous peanut butter and jelly ribs. Also, discover his tips on staff training in BBQ integrity and the exciting growth of the California BBQ scene. Plus, don't miss his legendary mac and cheese recipe!
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Build Word-Of-Mouth With Events
- Start marketing organically and leverage your existing community and events before scaling paid promotions.
- Use recurring events (comedy nights) to create word-of-mouth and returning customers.
Bar Setting Lowers Launch Risk
- Infusing barbecue into a bar menu avoids early pitfalls of full pit-house operations.
- It preserves quality expectations without forcing customers into Sunday-only availability or long waits.
Protect Meat Integrity At Service
- Train kitchen staff to reheat and assemble smoked meats without losing quality or meat integrity.
- Use steaming and careful reheating rather than overcooking sliced meats at service.