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From The Smoker

Raise Your Fork to Pulled Pork

Our Pitmasters have been slow-smokin’ and hand-pullin’ pork for over 50 years and that calls for celebration. We call it National Pulled Pork Day and we’re invitin’ you to join us. Not only will we be servin’ up a free Pulled Pork sandwich to the first 68 guests in line on October 12, we’ll have […]

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Sonny’s BBQ of Viera Recognizes Debbie Cash

The Sonny’s BBQ in Viera, FL recently had the privilege of honoring a very special member of their community with a Random Acts of BBQ. As a nurse for Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center, Debbie Cash showed true kindness to Sonny’s team member, Shellie Chapman, when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Shellie never […]

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Take Your Pick of the Pit

We get it. Choosin’ from our mouthwaterin’ menu of BBQ goodness can be tough. Do you go with our tender St. Louis Ribs and Homestyle Mac & Cheese, the Pulled Pork Sandwich and Crinkle-Cut Fries, or order up the Sonny’s Sampler…? Well, fear not. Because startin’ today, we’re lettin’ you call the shots when it […]

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A Gift for You to Celebrate Sonny’s 90th Birthday

We’re throwin’ him the party, but you’re gettin’ the gifts. That’s right, folks. We’re celebratin’ Sonny all month long, but you’re invited to roll up your sleeves and dig in to some of his favorite fixin’s. In case you missed it, we got the party started on August 7 with our Signature Pork Favorites, served […]

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Pop Quiz: What Chicken Wing Flavor Are You?

Back-to-school season is just around the corner. Whether you’re hittin’ the books, braving the drop-off line or sufferin’ through traffic, there’s nothin’ better to help you make it through than coming home to a heapin’ pile of chicken wings. They’re great for a quick weeknight dinner and come in a variety of sauces that’ll please […]

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Raspberry Peach Sweet Tea Sangria

June 10 is National Iced Tea Day and we’re celebratin’ with a homemade twist on our Signature Sweet Tea: Raspberry Peach Sweet Tea Sangria. Created by Pitmaster, Beth Kanupp, this recipe is sure to be a crowd favorite all summer long. Give it a try at home after you take your BBQ favorites (and a […]

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Our New Smoke & Fire Menu is Comin’ in Hot

Consider this a heat wave warning. We’re turnin’ up the flavor and the temperature this summer with our fiery new Smoke & Fire Menu featuring five offerings that’ll make you reach for your sweet tea in no time. Each is inspired by the power of the smoker and the roarin’ flames that make BBQ so […]

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5 Ways to Have a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend

Everyone loves a holiday weekend, but not when it’s spent standin’ over a hot grill in 100-degree weather. Or in a torrential downpour – the weather in the South can be unpredictable after all. It may be tradition to fire up the BBQ, but we can think of five better ways to spend your Memorial […]

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Sonny’s BBQ of Tallahassee Recognizes Robert Tricquet

Last month, the Sonny’s BBQ of Tallahassee, FL (Dick Wilson Blvd) surprised Robert “Buddy” Tricquet with a Random Acts of BBQ for his dedication to keeping the Leon County School District and community safe. Robert Tricquet has worked with the Leon County Sheriff’s Department and Leon County Schools for over 30 years. Throughout his career, […]

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BBQ Brisket Nachos

Crunchy tri-color tortilla chips piled high with melt-in-your-mouth chopped brisket, fresh Pico de Gallo, and layered with Sonny’s BBQ Sauce. Before diggin’ in, be sure to snap a photo of your BBQ Brisket Nachos and share it with us on social media with the hashtag #SonnysBBQ.

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Sweet Chipotle Smoked Wings

Chipotle chicken wings that are packed with flavor, grilled to perfection, and sure to be your new favorite game day recipe. Before you get a little too much sauce on your fingers, be sure to snap a photo of your mouthwaterin’ Sweet Chipotle Smoked Wings and share it with us on social media with the […]

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New Year BBQ Resolutions

You’ll actually want to keep ‘em. It’s a new year and we know your resolutions are top of mind. Which is why we’ve put together a handy checklist of BBQ Resolutions to help guide you in the right direction. We bet you’ll have no trouble stickin’ to these all year long. We’ll raise a rib to […]

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