OUR HISTORY…

Three Bama boys; Mike Fernandez from Tuscaloosa, Ben Gilbert from Athens, and Jeff Kennedy from Huntsville make up Moe's Original BBQ. After meeting at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa they instantly became friends. They found common ground in all things southern; BBQ, blues, college football, and whisky. Another common thread was their love for the mountains, which would eventually land them in Vail, Colorado.

Moe's Original BBQ originated in Tuscaloosa in 1988 when Mike hooked up with Moses Day and began learning to fire roast meats. When Moses fired up his backyard barrel pit, everyone in T-Town knew where to go. The boys were lucky to learn from Moses his distinct style which creates their original flavor of BBQ. Moe's Original BBQ is an Alabama BBQ cooked in the style of Moses Day.

The boys moved West and refined what they had learned. By using fruitwood and hitting it with two sauces, they knew they had something special. Moe's Original BBQ smokes all meats fresh daily. Unlike other BBQ joints, though, they don't stop there. They prepare eight to ten southern style side dishes everyday. Recipes are derived from mothers, grandmothers, nannies and housekeepers.

Moe's Original BBQ is a southern soulfood revival. They serve great food in an atmosphere that is relaxed, spontaneous, soulful, and cililized….sometimes.

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