2nd Annual BBQ Battle ends in VICTORY!

Hosted by Judd’s Hill Winery, BarbersQ Restaurant and the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, the 2nd Annual BBQ Battle held on September 18, 2011 at the beautiful Marriott benefited the Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Music Connection Program. The Music Connection has been supporting students of the Napa Valley with musical instruments and opportunities for over a decade.

Guests attending the Napa Valley BBQ Battle were spoiled with Judd’s Hill wines, Bison Beers, and the fabulous BBQ! People’s Choice judging indicated Pat Burke from Judd’s Hill once more as victor, and in 2nd and 3rd place by a narrow margin the Marriott’s Executive Chef Brian Whitmer and BarbersQ Chef de Cuisine Joey Ray. Celebrity judge and cookbook author James McNair announced his vote, giving all three chefs victory in one of the three categories – beef brisket, pork ribs, and sauce. All in attendance agreed that the students are the real winners as funds will be used to purchase musical instruments!

Watch for details for the 3rd Annual BBQ Battle! The chefs were already calculating their battle strategies for the next year!