Like a dog named Tripod, the Four Q BBQ team’s hobbling to San Diego one man short for the last barbecue contest of our rookie season. We’ll miss the BBQ Junkie and Mrs. Junkie, who’re expecting their first baby. Mazel tov!

The remaining teammates will compete at the California State Championships (no pressure). Come on down and root for us! Saturday morning is the best time for spectators to see the outcome, but please respect the time crunch just before entries are are submitted for judging. Teams begin cooking on Friday evening (usually about 6pm). If you care to see how meats are prepared, that’s a more relaxed time to chat with competitors.

As with any contest, competitors can’t give samples to the general public. I know of at least two solid barbecue restaurant / caterers in San Diego County, so let’s hope the event organizers have secured their services to feed the crowd.

If you’d like to compete, visit the California Barbecue Association.

When: November 10-11, 2006
Contact: Gene Goycochea 619-429-1234, by e-mail: gene@cbbqa.com
Event Information: Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce 619-424-3151
Where: 800 block of Seacoast Drive at the beach