Smokehouse Barbecue – Ribs, Pulled-Pork and Chicken

Want to know Starr’s philosophy on BBQ and life in general? Be sure to pick up a copy of The Leading Edge, a new publication of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Summit Marketing.   Magazines are $2.50 at the chamber.  Can’t wait to learn more?  Read One-on-One with Starr Teel here

“I believe (sharing a meal together) is a sacred event in our daily lives with even the simplest of meals.  It applies to barbecue particularly well.  For the Hubba Hubba team, there is something special about honoring the storied BBQ traditions and people by crafting and serving a meal that even the BBQ purist can sit down, enjoy and tell us we have done well.”

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Don’t forget to become a  Hubba Hubba fan on Facebook and follow HubbaHubbaBBQ on Twitter too.

Want to learn more about the art of BBQ?  Then pick up the premier issue of The Leading Edge, a publication of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce.  Until you can get your hands on copy, here’s a sneak peak of the magazine.

Photo Credit: Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

You don’t really need an excuse to eat our BBQ but if you need help convincing your loved one why you should visit more than once a week, maybe the Argentine President’s argument will help!

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina’s president thinks eating pig meat is really sexy. Many people in this beef-loving nation reacted with surprise recently when Argentine President, Cristina Fernandez, promoted pork in a speech during which she not only said pork is better than Viagra, but suggested she’s personally proven it.

“I didn’t know that eating pork improved sexual activity,” Fernandez said in a meeting with representatives of the swine industry late Wednesday. “It is much more gratifying to eat some grilled pork than to take Viagra.”

She even joked that “it was all good” after she enjoyed some pork with her husband, former President Nestor Kirchner.

“I think they might be right,” Fernandez said to a laughing audience.

The head of the association of pork producers, Juan Luis Uccelli, supported Fernandez’s speech by saying that Denmark and Japan have a much more “harmonious” sexual life then the Argentines because they eat a lot of pig meat.

“In Osaka, Japan, there is a village in which the people who reached 105 years old and ate a lot of pork had a lot of sexual activity,” he was quoted as saying.

Others were skeptical.  We’ll let you decide.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35134176/ns/business/

Join us Feb. 16th for Hubba Hubba’s Grand Re-opening from 11 a.m. – 3:00p.m.  Details to follow!

Hubba Hubba now has a page on Facebook so be sure to become a fan the next time you log on and suggest us to your other friends.

To see other ways to interact with Hubba Hubba, please visit our interact page.

Some lucky person won a fantastic package to Flat Rock thanks to a recent VisitNC.com sweepstakes.  The prize, donated by Hubba Hubba Smokehouse and other area merchants included

• One night for two at the Mill House Lodge. The Mill House Lodge, with a cozy lake setting, is a haven for those seeking a casual, family atmosphere and the unhurried pace of a mountain retreat.
• Brunch for two at Seasons Restaurant, at Highland Lake Inn.
• Two tickets to Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, which is considered one of the “Top Ten Theaters in the Country.”
• Breakfast for two at Flat Rock Village Bakery.
• Lunch for two at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse.
• Dinner for two at The Back Room.
• $25 gift certificate to Hand in Hand Gallery.
• $25 gift certificate at The Wrinkled Egg.
• Photo session by Expressions! Photography. The studio is owned and operated by award winning photographer Bill Elder who brings nearly 30 years of experience in capturing special memories with artistic style.
• Two one-year subscriptions to Western North Carolina (WNC) magazine.

Enjoy all that Fall in Flat Rock has to offer.  Visit soon!

Just in time for holiday shopping, we now have Hubba Hubba t-shirts for sale. Be sure to stop by and pick up a few for all the BBQ lovers on your list. They’re conveniently shaded in a BBQ sauce hue so no one will even notice if you dribble a little on your shirt.

Shirts are $20.00 + tax.

Hubba Hubba t-shirts for sale

Photo credit: Rimas Zaliskas, Carolina Home and Garden, Fall 2009

The fall 2009 issue of local magazine, Carolina Home & Garden, features Flat Rock in the Neighborhood Watch section (pages 64 – 69).   Not only will you see the smiling face of Starr Teel outside Hubba Hubba but his wife and a daughter (Virginia and Virginia Frances, respectively) and neighbors David Voorhees of Hand in Hand Gallery, David Brannock of The Back Room and Jon Nilsson of Charleston Garden Condominiums are also showcased.

The article gives a brief overview of what makes Flat Rock special and what to see and do while in town.  Pick up a copy around town or read excerpts from the article online.  Plan a trip to Flat Rock soon and take in all the sights, sounds and flavors our area has to offer.

The 1st Annual Future Legends of BBQ Competition is heating up.  With close to 20 registrants already on board, this looks to be a great first-year event.    The competition isn’t the only thing that has Flat Rock licking its chops, however.  There’s also the Pre-Event Reception and the annual Camp for All Barbeque Ball.

Pre-Event Reception

Hubba Hubba Smokehouse hosts this pre-event kick-off with an evening of music, food, wine and beer and, of course, special guests.  Meet BBQ Legend Mike Mills, author Amy Mills, Carolyn Wells (President of the Kansas City Barbeque Society – KCBS), Tommy Houston (The Checkered Pig), and Jim Tabb (Founder of the Blue Ridge BBQ Festival in Tryon).  This event runs from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and you must R.S.V.P. by October 7th.  Please call (828)697-2000 for further information.

Camp for All Barbeque Ball

Join other contributors at the Barbeque Ball to support leadership development of Henderson County’s youth – Saturday, October 10 at Camp Greystone – immediately following the Future Legends competition.

4:30 – 6:00 p.m.     Beer/Wine reception and silent auction for adults.  Face-painting, inflatables and other activities for children

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.    Barbeque supper with live music

7:30 – 9:00 p.m.     Square dancing with Whitewater Bluegrass Company and S’mores

Contributions:  $100/Family (up to 4 people.  $25 each additional);   $75/Couple;    $50 Individual   Must R.S.V.P. to (828)697-2000

It’s not too late to register for the Future Legends of Barbeque Competition!  The event takes place at Camp Greystone in Tuxedo on October 10th.  A few registration slots are still available so visit the official registration page and download the form.  Contact Henderson County Young Leaders Program – (828)697-2000 for more info.