The first-ever Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party
AUGUST 28 & 29, 2010
NEW YORK, June 17, 2010 — Did someone say road trip? The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is heading west! Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events and Blue Smoke are joining forces with the beloved Little Nell hotel for the first-ever Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party. Join us at the base of Aspen Mountain Saturday & Sunday, August 28 – 29, 2010, for an unforgettable weekend of mouthwatering barbecue, music and festivities.
The sister event of New York City’s acclaimed barbecue extravaganza, the Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party will feature several of the nation’s top pitmasters serving up their ’cue (for $8 per plate) all weekend long against the beautiful backdrop of Aspen Mountain; plus live music, seminars, cooking demos and book signings with the ’cue experts – ALL FREE.
Confirmed pitmasters to-date include: ?
Chris Lilly- Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q (Decatur, AL)
Drew Robinson- Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q (Birmingham, AL)
Ken Callaghan- Blue Smoke (New York, NY)
Michael Rodriguez- Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood, TX)
Mike Mills- 17th Street Bar & Grill (Murphysboro, IL) and Memphis Championship Barbecue (Las Vegas, NV)
Ryan Hardy- Montagna Restaurant at The Little Nell (Aspen, CO)
Plus, desserts from Blue Smoke Pastry Chef Jennifer Giblin
A limited number of Peak Passes are being offered, and include a $100 value redeemable on food, beverage and merchandise, as well as guaranteed exclusive access for the bearer and one guest to the VIP Hospitality Tent throughout the weekend (a great place to take it all in while enjoying specialty cocktails, beer and wine). Peak Passes are on sale now for $150, and are only available at www.bigaspenbarbecue.org.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with The Little Nell to bring this one-of-a-kind celebration of barbecue and live music to one of the most beautiful areas of the country,” said Kenny Callaghan, event co-founder and Chef/Partner of Blue Smoke. “We hope the Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party becomes a much-anticipated annual rite of summer for Colorado residents and visitors alike, just as our event has in New York.”
The legendary Little Nell hotel (www.thelittlenell.com), located at the base of Aspen Mountain, is known for its unparalleled food and beverage offerings, with its focus on farm-to-table cuisine from Executive Chef Ryan Hardy. In conjunction with the event, special lodging and VIP packages are available; please call the hotel at (888) 843-6355 for details.
Proceeds from the Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party will benefit the Aspen Community Foundation’s Roaring Fork Youth Fund which provides grants for local youth oriented non-profit organizations that focus on education, enrichment, arts and mentorship. For more information, please visit www.aspencommunityfoundation.org.
The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party was founded in 2003, and has become one of the most anticipated food events in the country, attracting the nation’s award-winning pitmasters, over 125,000 ‘cue enthusiasts, a winning music line-up, and a renowned group of food experts. The event has garnered international media acclaim including the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX News Channel, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Associated Press, National Public Radio and countless others. ?Both the Big Apple and Aspen festivities are produced by Union Square Events, the catering and events company from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. For general inquiries, please call the event hotline at (646) 747-0584.
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