The Smoke Sheet

29/10/2025

This week, we celebrate seven years of The Smoke Sheet newsletter. We started this project because of our love of the barbecue community, and we continue to stay committed to bringing our readers a look at the national BBQ and grilling landscape each week.

When we first launched The Smoke Sheet, we never would have imagined we would be able to connect with so many incredible people from the barbecue world. We’ve been fortunate enough to travel all across the country, eating at top-notch restaurants and chronicling the happenings of major events. All along the way, we’ve made many new friends and had many amazing experiences.

Thank you again to our readers and supporters, who for the past seven years have made this possible. We look forward to sharing more stories from all sides of the barbecue community.

10/04/2025

In this week’s newsletter, Chigger from the recaps the best bites of the 🔥 Dishes including BBQ pizza, whole hog, beef rib sliders, pastrami, and Moon Pie banana pudding impressed at the fourth edition of the fest. Read all about it at bbqnewsletter.substack.com

13/03/2025

In this week’s issue of the newsletter, guest author John Tanner makes the bold claim that “the best pastrami comes from barbecue places. And most seem to be in an area not usually associated with pastrami — the South.” He shares some of his favorite spots, including Hometown Bar-B-Que, 2Fifty Texas BBQ, ZZQ, and more. We also share the latest episode of BBQ Radio Network featuring Chicken Fried BBQ plus news, and much more. Check it all out at bbqnewsletter.substack.com!

27/02/2025

In this week’s issue, we shared 5 BBQ books coming out in 2025 that we can’t wait to check out, including from , , , , & .bbq. These will feature delicious recipes and ways to elevate your cooking. What’s your most anticipated read?

13/12/2024

In this week’s issue, returns to write about his newfound interest in Mediterranean grilling and new perspectives on life. Some delicious dishes he’s been making include chicken shawarma, kebabs, and kofta meatballs. Check out the latest issue at bbqnewsletter.substack.com!

13/11/2024

In today’s issue of The Smoke Sheet, pitmaster Bre Via from shares holiday gift ideas for BBQ lovers in your life, including thermometers, charcoal, tongs, grills, and more. Read and subscribe at bbqnewsletter.substack.com! (📸: )

05/06/2024

In today's issue, Chef Ray Sheehan identifies 12 great barbecue and grilling gift ideas for Father's Day, including grills, sauces, rubs, accessories, and more. Read: https://bbqnewsletter.substack.com/p/grill-guide-to-fathers-day

30/05/2024

In today’s issue, BBQ Tourist chats with Smoke 'n Magic about what it was like to travel down under to Australia for Meatstock Sydney, mentoring Scheels employees at their BBQ University, upcoming events at American Fire BBQ and the National High School BBQ Association World Championships, and much more. Check it out at bbqnewsletter.substack.com!

25/05/2024

Texas Highways profiled Eaker Barbecue in Fredericksburg, writing that the restaurant is “more than just a fusion of kimchi and brisket.”

Fredericksburg eatery Eaker Barbecue is more than just a fusion of kimchi and brisket

25/05/2024

The Smoke Sheet family just got a little bigger! The Smoke Sheet’s Sean Ludwig of NYC BBQ and his wife Stephanie welcomed Logan Hayes Ludwig on Monday. He couldn’t wait to come join his family, and big brother Lincoln couldn’t wait to meet him either. Both Logan and mom are thankfully doing well! (📸: The AB View Photography)

22/05/2024

In today’s issue, BBQ Tourist shares some delicious recipes for Memorial Day from Steven Raichlen, Moe Cason barbecue, Bon Appeteach, and Paula Stachyra (aka Queen of the Grill). Plus, we share winners from Memphis, a Hey Grill, Hey by Susie Bulloch video on grilling steak, and the new Baseball and BBQ podcast episode.

Check it out at: https://open.substack.com/pub/bbqnewsletter/p/three-delicious-memorial-day-bbq