Chris Lilly - BBQ legend
Did I mention that I’m freelancing for Q, the quarterly trade journal of the National Barbecue Assocation? Now you know. I had the pleasure of interviewing barbecue cookoff legend Chris Lilly for Q’s second issue. Barbecue fans might recognize him as the host and executive producer of All Star BBQ Showdown and BBQ Championship Series. Both of these competition BBQ shows aired on the Versus Network.
For copyright reasons, I can’t publish that interview on this blog, but I can share an upcoming appearance where New Yorkers can meet Mr. Lilly.
March 12, 2007 New York, NY Madison Square Park (23rd Street and Broadway) Kingsford Charcoal presents the “Spring Forward, Get Griling” event. Grilling and barbecuing demonstrations from 7am - 7pm by champion pitmaster Chris Lilly, barbecue expert Rick Rodgers, and grilling authority Aaron Sanchez. The public is invited to celebrate the earlier start of Daylight Savings Time and get a jump on the grilling season.
Bitter Irony Alert: Most Manhattan residents don’t have outdoor patios on their apartments, and therefore don’t own grills.
February 23rd, 2007 at 7:11 am
Bitter Pill Alert: Most Manhattanites who can afford to stop by Madison Square Park to watch BBQ on a work day probably have second homes with very very fancy grills.
February 23rd, 2007 at 10:04 pm
braine, you funny.
Don’t know what Kingsford was thinking, other than proximity to all the TV and press people in the world’s biggest media capital. Perhaps not ironic after all.
February 24th, 2007 at 11:41 am
Great Porfessor. You’re moving up big time in the BBQ world. All we need is a big win at the Autry and we’re on the road to the day when folks might gather to learn from us.
February 24th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Ooooh… I’m in the presence of a rising BBQ star. Go Prof!