June 8, 2013

Wow ! Just found out Marcia Ball is playing at Big Apple BBQ Block Party. She comes on late at 4:30, maybe I'll go back.



Will be getting Ed Mitchell's "Whole Hog" sandwich. Also plan on some Baker's Ribs. I see Shiner Beer is a sponsor, maybe they'll have some on tap. I have $100 to spend from my fast pass. Taking some home.

Skylight Inn "Whole Hog" BBQ.

June 10, 2012 - Shakespeare / Big Apple BBQ

Day started at the Queens Hall of Science for Queens distribution of Shakespeare in the Park tickets.



They gave out vouchers at 1:00 p.m., I was 12th on line, having arrived at about 9:00 a.m.



The Smell hits you a couple of blocks away.



Dinosaur Pork cooking.



Ribs on the Grill.



Myron Mixon working the Brisket. He gave me a free sample, outstanding !



Baker's Ribs are my favorites.



Hill Country Brisket.



Smoking hot Band in the Beer Garden. Went with Empire Amber and Kelso lager.



At the park communing with nature.



Red-Winged Blackbird.

April 16, 2012

The 10th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party is coming June 9th and 10th. Already ordered my Fast Pass.

Coming in June : As You Like It(June 5 - 30), followed by Into the Woods(July 23 - August 25.)

Easter Candy at a steep discount steered me to this: Snickers Peanut Butter Easter Egg.

Of course, I also purchased Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs.

June 11, 2011 - Big Apple BBQ Party

Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Decatur, AL



Ed Mitchell of Raleigh , N.C. with Whole Hog BBQ and newly added Turkey.



Crackling or skin on the fire.




The line for the Whole Hog sandwich was over 45 minutes and that was on the Fast Pass line. The wait was worth it, the best there is. The Crackling was given to the line holders as they waited. A great idea.



Hill Country had no line. Too bad, their Brisket is out of this world. They too were giving free samples to the Ed Mitchell mega line. Many , like myself, bought some Brisket for the wait.



The wood is for flavor.



Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Pork butts.



Beer garden was crowded. The Goose Island Beer made it bearable.



There was also Running Bull Wine. This was the Wine tasting tent. Very friendly crew.