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Aug 11

BBQ Pitmasters Revamp Ready to Roll

On Thursday, August 12, TLC's "BBQ Pitmasters" makes its return for season two.  But don't expect to see Myron, Johnny and the crew going head-to-head each week.  No, this season has been flipped upside down and is no longer the documentary (read full article)

interviews

Aug 10

Battle to the Bitter End

This past weekend, Smoke In Da Eye traveled a short distance to Holtsville, NY to compete in the Fourth annual Battle of the BBQ Brethren.  One of our favorite contests in the past, this year proved to be no different as we went head-to-head aga (read full article)

contests

Jul 27

Waffle Burgers

Here's a tasty "brunch" dish we whipped up the grill, a waffle cheese burger!  We started with a perfectly cooked medium rare 85/15 burger, topped  with a single slice of American cheese, sandwiched between two quartered bourbon and brown s (read full article)

Recipes

Jul 26

A BBQ Nation: Meatopia 2010

As part of our ongoing look in to the people, sights and tastes thatcreate a BBQ nation, SmokeInDaEye.com travels to Governors Island near New York City for Meatopia 2010, a festival of meat featuring over 30world class chefs and competition barbe (read full article)

interviews, videos

Jul 23

Fire, Flavor...And Steam?

We recently had the opportunity to try out some all natural burger grilling planks from Fire & Flavor, makers of a variety of planks, cedar papers, rubs, brines, and other good things. Now we at Smoke In Da Eye are huge fans of grilling plan (read full article)

reviews

Jul 21

Good Eats with Natural Beef

Anyone who knows quality beef will tell you that the plastic shrink wrapped stuff you find at the local Piggly Wiggly sure ain't it.  And the truth is, finding flavorful, tender meat that hasn't been pumped full of hormones, antibiotics and othe (read full article)

interviews, videos

Jul 15

Did Someone Say Barbecue?

Did someone say barbecue? - SmokeInDaEye.com , Home of Bigger, Badder, Bolder Competition BBQ(c) (read full article)

videos

Jul 09

Meatopia Invades Governors Island

Join Smoke In Da Eye and over 30 other chefs and barbecue teams this Sunday, July 11 on New York's Governor's Island for a celebration of all things meat!  And for those unable to attend, stay tuned for a video recap of the day's festivities.&nb (read full article)

Jul 08

I Call Bullsheet

Thanks to our good friends at the Kansas City Barbecue Society for the "Meat the Team" feature they did on Smoke In Da Eye in the current issue of their Bullsheet newsletter.  A little love is hard to find! - SmokeInDaEye.com, Home of Bigg (read full article)

interviews

Jul 05

A Sitdown with Stubbs

SmokeInDaEye.com had a chance to sit with Rocky Stubblefield, grandson of CB Stubblefield, the man behind Stubbs Legendary BBQ in Austin Texas. - SmokeInDaEye.com , Home of Bigger, Badder, Bolder Competition BBQ(c) (read full article)

interviews, videos

Jul 01

A BBQ Nation: Memphis

As part of its ongoing look at the places, faces and tastes that make up A BBQ Nation, Smoke In Da Eye competition BBQ team traveled  to Memphis for the 2010 Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Competition.  Also be sure to check out (read full article)

interviews, videos

Jun 27

One Block and a Bunch 'O BBQ

Recently SmokeInDaEye competition BBQ team had the chance to spend some quality time with the various pitmasters who trekked to New York City for the 8th annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party.  Enjoy! - SmokeInDaEye.com Home of Bigger, Badder (read full article)

videos

Jun 23

Emeril Lagasse Brings Fresh Heat with Farm to Fork

One of the biggest trends among chefs and restaurant owners these days is the promotion and use of fresh, local ingredients.  And who can blame them when films like Food Inc. pull back the current on the world of mass market foods. This summer, (read full article)

reviews

Jun 18

Daddy Loves Him Some Ribeyes

Father's Day is coming fast and furious and in celebration of dear old dad, we at SmokeInDaEye.com decided to dry age our own monster ribeye steaks, coat them with a course black pepper, kosher salt and coffee rub, then give them a perfect sear over (read full article)

videos

Jun 15

Spreading the Pimento Cheese Love

While enjoying the sights, sounds and flavors of the eighth annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party last weekend, we had the opportunity to make some amazing new friends including Drew Robinson and the crew from Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q. Now in addition to b (read full article)

Recipes

Jun 14

BBQ Pitmasters in the Big Apple

As the eighth year of the Big Apple BBQ Block Party gets under way, SmokeInDaEye.com checks in with John Markus on the sights and sounds of barbecue in New York City while getting a quick check on season two of TLC's BBQ Pitmasters.  Stay tuned (read full article)

Jun 10

Cooking for LeBron James...Forever

As seen in a variety of media outlets today, Smoke In Da Eye award winning competition BBQ team has extended an offer of free barbecue for life to LeBron James should he opt to leave Cleveland and join the New York Knicks.  Hopefully he has a li (read full article)

Jun 08

Barbecue Takes a Bite of the Big Apple

On June 12-13, tens of thousands of barbecue fanatics will descend on Madison Square Park in Manhattan for the 8th annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party.  A welcomed addition to New York's now booming authentic barbecue scene, the event features esta (read full article)

Jun 03

The Battle Over BBQ Pitmasters Heats Up

Since our last entry regarding TLC's addition of Kevin Roberts as host of season 2 of BBQ Pitmasters, the internet has been on fire with folks debating this and certain other format changes.  And while so many of the purist out there are fear (read full article)

May 28

BBQ Pitmasters Adds the Food Dude

The first official news regarding season two of TLC's BBQ Pitmasters has been released and in addition to bringing in a new host, the show will change formats completely in what can only be described as a hybrid between the old OLN and Versus series. (read full article)

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