Smokestacks Traditional BBQ

08/28/2026

🔥 SHOULD WE FINALLY BOTTLE IT? 🔥

We've talked about this for a long time, and we're finally looking at making it happen.

We have the opportunity to professionally bottle the same Smokestacks CLASSIC BBQ sauce we serve with our food so you can take it home with you.

Before we commit to our first production run, we want to know if you guys actually want it!

We're looking at 16 oz bottles for $10 each.

If there's enough interest, we'll open up a limited FIRST BATCH preorder and make this thing happen.

Would you buy a bottle?

👇 Let us know below

08/11/2026

🔥 Ever wanted to learn how we cook our BBQ? 🔥

GAUGING INTEREST:

Learn the techniques behind our award-winning Texas-style BBQ. We're considering offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes class where you'll learn the same methods we use every weekend at Smokestacks, from selecting the meat to serving it to our customers.

You'll spend the morning learning how we prepare our BBQ from start to finish, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions along the way.

Here's what we'll cover:
✅ Choosing a quality brisket
✅ Trimming a brisket
✅ Seasoning techniques
✅ Building and managing a live fire
✅ Wood selection and smoke flavor
✅ When and why to wrap
✅ Resting and slicing for the best results
✅ Ribs from start to finish
✅ Backyard smoker tips and common mistakes
✅ Live Q&A throughout the class

We'll finish the morning by sitting down together for a full Smokestacks BBQ lunch.

Every guest will receive:
✔️ A bottle of Smokestacks seasoning
✔️ A chance to win the brisket or ribs prepared during class

Before we make this happen... We're seeing if there's enough interest to host our first Smokestacks Masterclass. If this is something you'd seriously be interested in attending, comment below. If there's enough interest, we'll announce a date, location, and registration details.

08/10/2026

We're so thankful for all of the support you've shown us lately. Winning Best BBQ in Putnam County meant a lot to our little food truck, and we truly couldn't have done it without all of you.

Now, Best of the Region nominations are open, and we'd love to take another step forward! If you think we've earned it, we'd be honored if you'd nominate Smokestacks Traditional BBQ in any of these categories:

🔥 BBQ
🔥 Ribs
🔥 Food Truck

Every nomination helps, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to support our small business. We can't wait to keep serving you!

Vote for your favorite local businesses, events and organizations on The Lima News' Best of the Region ballot.

08/08/2026

We’re up at Ted Fest ready to roll! Come fill your bbq needs! 🔥

07/29/2026

This might seem like a small accomplishment to some, but it means a lot to us. Being recognized as the top BBQ spot in Putnam County is something we’re incredibly proud of.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Smokestacks over the last few years and to everyone who took the time to vote for us. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

We’re never satisfied, we’re always looking for ways to improve and serve you even better. We can’t wait to keep bringing great barbecue to this community for years to come. Thank you again! 🔥🤘

07/24/2026

Come get ya some bbq tonight 🔥

🔥🍖 Dinner Plans Are Made! 🍖🔥

Smokestacks Traditional BBQ is coming back to 1861 Wine Lounge!

📅 Friday, July 24th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come enjoy mouthwatering BBQ, your favorite drinks, and a great evening at the lounge. 🍷✨

Bring your friends. We’ll see you there! 🥂