Pitmasters From Across California Gathered
for a Flavor-Fueled Showdown May 10 to Determine “West Coast’s
Best BBQ” Champion
Jet Coatings-Monkey BBQ Won 1st
Place Grand Champion Title and $2,500 Cash
[Long Beach, Calif.] – The West
Coast BBQ Classic returned to The Queen Mary for the third consecutive year on
Saturday, May 10 where teams fired up their grills to compete for the coveted title
of “West Coast’s Best BBQ.” The waterfront event featured sweet and savory BBQ
tastings, live music, contests, and games that created an afternoon of finger
lickin’ fun for all ages.
The competition was an official
California-State-Certified, KCBS-Sanctioned BBQ
Championship that honored BBQ styles and flavors from all regions of the U.S. Judges critiqued portions of chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket to determine the winners of each corresponding category. Event-goers cheered on their favorites during the awards ceremony, with first place winners in each category taking home a $500 cash prize. The prestigious title of The Grand Champion went to Jet Coatings-Monkey Style BBQ of Los Angeles, which took home the $2,500 grand prize and invitations to future cook offs.
Championship that honored BBQ styles and flavors from all regions of the U.S. Judges critiqued portions of chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket to determine the winners of each corresponding category. Event-goers cheered on their favorites during the awards ceremony, with first place winners in each category taking home a $500 cash prize. The prestigious title of The Grand Champion went to Jet Coatings-Monkey Style BBQ of Los Angeles, which took home the $2,500 grand prize and invitations to future cook offs.
“This is the first time I’ve won
Grand Champion,” said Michael Wheeler of Jet Coatings-Monkey Fuel. “It’s a lot
of hard work and good times, and winning today is an amazing feeling. Bringing
people together for an event like this is what BBQ is all about.”
In addition to presenting a variety
of succulent BBQ samplings, this year’s West Coast BBQ Classic shattered
multiple event records. Numbers excelled in the areas of attendance, team entries,
and people’s choice tickets, resulting in the most successful WCBC to date.
Bigmista’s BBQ, When Pigs Fly BBQ & Catering, and Bad Boy Barrel BBQ were
only a handful of teams to sample their cuts. Teams distributed multiple tasting
portions that included pulled pork, pork tacos, ribs, beans, chicken, and “moink”
balls –bacon wrapped meatballs that combine “moo” and “oink” into one
delectable bite.
The West Coast BBQ Classic generated
a family-friendly atmosphere not only for attendees, but for participants as
well. Family owned BBQ’s populated the WCBC, including Rooftop BBQ from Lake
Elsinore that have attended the event since its inaugural appearance at The
Queen Mary in 2012.
Live music from Sawtooth and Robert
John & The Wreck emanated from the main event stage, which stood before the
picturesque Long Beach skyline and harbor area. Specialty vendors and niche
food stands offered everything from desserts to one-of-a-kind clothing, and
Jack Daniels and Heineken were on hand to cater to the 21+ crowd. The event
also featured backyard games, watermelon and cobbler eating contests, and a
kid’s country with a bounce house and jumbo connect four game.
Top winners in
each category of the WCBBC include:
1st
Place Grand Champion – Jet Coatings-Monkey Style BBQ
2nd
Place Reserve Grand Champion – Zzyzx BBQ
Chicken – Toot
and Stinky’s BBQ
Pork Ribs – All
Hogs Sauces Up BBQ
Pork –
Porterhouse BBQ
Brisket – Left
Coast Q
People’s Choice
– Twisted Brisket
Stay tuned for
more events coming to the Queen Mary this summer including the new Big Bite Bacon Fest
on August 2 and Shoreline Jam Festival Labor Day weekend. Visit http://queenmary.com for more details.
About the Queen Mary
Located
in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history,
authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long
Beach city skyline. At the time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was
considered the grandest ocean liner ever built. The Queen Mary’s signature
restaurants include the award-winning Sir Winston’s and Chelsea Chowder House
& Bar as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s
Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum and Glory Days tour, guests
of all ages love the Ghosts and Legends show, and the ship is currently
featuring the renowned Diana: Legacy of a Princess exhibit and Tea Room. The
Queen Mary features 80,000 square feet of event space in 14 remarkable Art Deco
salons as well as a tri-level, 45,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary
boasts 346 staterooms including nine full suites. For more information or for
reservations, see www.queenmary.com or call
(800) 437-2934. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach.
http://queenmary.com
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