Local barbecuers invited to compete at Old Rock House
If you think your barbecue is competition-quality, you have until June 25 to enter the 2009 Gateway City Barbecue Contest, which will be held July 3-4 at the Old Rock House, 1200 South Seventh Street just south of downtown. Categories include ribs, pork shoulder, pork steak and people’s choice, with $300 category prizes and a $500 grand champion’s prize.
Entry fee is $50 per category or $100 for all four categories; an entry form can be found here.



Joe Bonwich has been the restaurant critic for the Post-Dispatch since 2002 and has covered the local food scene for various publications for more than 25 years. He does his best to maintain his anonymity so that he isn't recognized in restaurants (which is why his picture looks like it does).
Mmmmmmm, good eats!