Moe's Original BBQ Grand Opening
On May 19 at 1007 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, N.C., Moe's is bringing family-run, slow-smoked Alabama-style barbecue to the heart of Union County. Family-owned and operated by North Carolina natives Russell Gentry, Brooke Gentry, and Paul Davis, the new Moe's Original BBQ location offers dine-in seating, takeout and mouthwatering barbecue for the whole family. Monroe's Moe's will include a dedicated children's area with TVs showing children's programming, as well as a bar area with high-top tables, TVs for select sports programming, and beer and wine with plans for taps from local breweries in the future.
The menu features Moe's Original BBQ's made-from-scratch offerings, including award-winning meats slow-smoked over oak and fruit woods, classic Southern sides, cornbread and signature house-made sauces. Guests can also enjoy favorites such as the slow-cooked pulled pork sandwich and Haul-It-Home takeout meals, along with rotating seasonal side specials. Menu items will also be available for order through DoorDash for delivery or pickup. The restaurant will open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Mondays closed initially.
"We wanted to create a place that felt welcoming and familiar to all," said Brooke Gentry, co-owner of Monroe's Moe's Original BBQ. "Whether you're sharing a meal with your family, picking up dinner on the way home or stopping by after work, we want every guest to leave feeling the warmth of Southern barbecue and a true sense of community."
The journey to the grand opening in Monroe began more than six years ago when Brooke worked at the former Matthews Moe's location, deepening her passion for barbecue and hospitality. That experience sparked a dream of opening a Moe's of her own, and in 2022, Brooke joined forces with her husband, Russell Gentry, and his brother, Paul Davis, to bring that vision to life in Monroe, turning a shared family passion into a reality.
About Moe's Original BBQ: Founded in 2001, Moe's Original BBQ is known for its Alabama-style barbecue, Southern sides and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant has earned national recognition, including being named one of the Top 10 BBQ franchises in America by USA Today and The Daily Meal, being recognized as a fast-growing emerging restaurant chain by Restaurant Business Magazine, and being ranked among the Top 10 Rib Joints in the U.S. by Relish.
About Alabama-Style BBQ: Moe's Original BBQ is known for its Alabama-style barbecue, a regional tradition defined by slow-smoked pork, bold seasoning and distinctive sauces. Pork takes center stage, with Moe's focusing on pork shoulder, also known as the Boston butt, and St. Louis-style ribs that are well-trimmed and competition-cut. Meats are dry-rubbed with a signature blend of spices, slow-smoked over oak and fruit hardwoods, and finished with a vinegar-based sop sauce. The experience is completed with Moe's house-made 'Bama-style white sauce, a tangy tomato-based red sauce, and classic sides like pickles and slaw.
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