My wife Michelle and I had a dream to open our own restaurant ever since we met in 2008. We didn't have a clear vision at first, tossing around ideas of burgers or Italian food. But our passion for food and the desire to create something of our own drove us forward. We spent years doing research and learning about the restaurant industry, slowly formulating our plan.

Then, disaster struck in 2018 when hurricane Florence hit our home in Jacksonville, NC. We lost everything in the flooding and had to find temporary shelter with family in Yadkinville, NC. It was during this challenging time that I bought another smoker and began truly experimenting with smoking food. And that's when our direction started to shift.

We fell in love with smoking, spending countless hours each week perfecting our techniques and learning about different flavors and ingredients. It became clear to us that barbecue was our passion and what we wanted to share with the world.

In 2019, we finally settled in Boonville, NC, and I started a new job. But then, in March 2020, I lost my job due to the COVID pandemic. This setback led me to Bobby, who owned two Meineke locations, and I worked with him for a while. We had conversations about opening a restaurant together, and I began bringing leftovers to work, gathering feedback from coworkers, and expanding our reach.

During this time, I also started catering work parties, gaining more experience, and building connections in the industry. However, just when things were looking up, another disaster struck in 2022. I was diagnosed with a rare condition called Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, which nearly took my life.

But from this near-death experience, my wife and I realized that life was too short to wait any longer. We decided it was time to pursue our dream and open our BBQ food truck. And now, finally, we bring our dreams and passions to you. It has been a long and challenging journey, with many setbacks and hardships, but we have persevered. Our BBQ food truck is the culmination of years of hard work, research, and a deep love for food. We are ready to share our delicious smoked dishes with the world and make our mark in the culinary industry.