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5 Ways To Celebrate Sonny Tillman’s 92nd Birthday

It all started with a man who loved BBQ. Sonny Tillman, founder of Sonny’s BBQ is turnin’ 92 on August 14, and we’re sure excited to celebrate. Here are a few ways for you to join in on the fun. Sonny’s all-time favorite menu item has always been a Sliced Pork sandwich. Nothin’ like some […]

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Random Acts of BBQ: July Roundup

Spreadin’ the spirit of BBQ is not just about servin’ up some smokin’ good ‘Q, it’s also about servin’ it up with kindness. This past month, our Winter Haven team had the opportunity to recognize Zachary Kirkland, 14-year-old founder of Silly Sock Saturdays, a non-profit organization created to bring happiness to children in hospitals. Zachary’s […]

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Sonny’s Summer of Salads

Lookin’ to get your Sonny’s salad fix? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve added a few new leafy greens to get your light meal in all summer long. Let’s introduce you to our new and improved Smokin’ Caesar salad. Based with smoked Romaine, dressed in crunchy croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, slathered in Caesar dressing, […]

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Random Acts of BBQ: June Roundup

A little act of kindness can go a long way. This month we had the opportunity to reward some truly deserving heroes with a BBQ on us. We sure love recognizing those who do everything they can to spread kindness throughout their community. We had the pleasure to work with Lauren Herre and her sisters […]

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Whether he’s a Pitmaster at heart eager to sharpen his skills or would rather leave the grillin’ to the experts, this guide has something for every BBQ-lovin’ dad this Father’s Day. Grills & Smokers If pops loves BBQ as much as we do, he’s been itching to try his tongs at grillin’ and smokin’ at […]

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Soak Up the Sun from our Patios this Summer

Sunny days are best spent enjoying some smokin’ ‘Q at Sonny’s. As the weather gets warmer and the sun gets brighter, we want you to know where we can serve you up in the great outdoors. Here are the locations where you can sit back, catch some shaded rays, and even watch the sunset with […]

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Cater a BBQ for your Dad or Grad

Let Sonny’s BBQ cater pork, ribs, brisket, chicken & more to your next celebration. There sure is a lot to celebrate this summer. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we reckon your graduate might like to throw a party too. As the weather heats up, we’re firing up our smokers to give your […]

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Get to Know Sonny’s Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell

Football, faith and BBQ. Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell believes he was put here to influence people, and he feels strongly that he was given the platform to do it with BBQ. We went one-on-one with our Head Pitmaster to ask some of our own burning questions, and see how his journey from the stadium to […]

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BBQ & A: Best Ways To Enjoy Your ‘Q To Go

We’re bringing you the best BBQ in town, right from the smoker to your kitchen table. For your ultimate Sonny’s at home experience, we answered a few of your reheatin’ questions that will take our slow-smoked masterpieces to the next level. If you’re pickin’ up for curbside for takeout, taking your leftovers home, or running […]

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The Real Deal Rib Sandwich + New Big Deal Lineup at Sonny’s BBQ

We’ve been cookin’ up something so big we’ve barely been able to keep our mouths shut. You’ve never had a rib sandwich like this before… introducing the new Real Deal Rib Sandwich at Sonny’s BBQ. Our Baby Back Ribs are smoked low and slow and fire-grilled before our Pitmasters remove each bone by hand. It’s […]

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2020 Kindness Year In Review

Bein’ kind to people not only makes you feel good, but it makes others feel even better. At Sonny’s, we think everyone deserves to be rewarded for givin’ back. Makin’ a positive impact on our community is what matters to us most. Here are some of the highlights from this past year. ‘Q the Kindness […]

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Kick-Off To Kindness Week

It’s not always just about cookin’ up some smokin’ good BBQ, but it’s why we’re servin’ it up to you. Nothin’ is more important to us than spreading the spirit of BBQ – one kind deed at a time. Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 14-20, and to kick things off, we thought of […]

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