Midwood Smokehouse Brings Authentic Regional Barbecue to Columbia, SC
July 29, 2015
FS Food Group to open its first barbecue concept in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC – Midwood Smokehouse, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based restaurant known for its regional-style barbecue, announced plans to expand in the Carolinas with a new location in Columbia, South Carolina. The restaurant will be located at 702 Cross Hill Rd. in Columbia, marking the third Midwood Smokehouse location and first to debut in South Carolina. FS Food Group CEO and Midwood Smokehouse Founder Frank Scibelli plans to open additional Midwood Smokehouse locations, targeting a total of six or seven restaurants by the end of 2016.
“With the popularity of our second location in Charlotte and the rich history of barbecue loyalists across the Carolinas, we knew Columbia was an ideal setting for Midwood’s debut in The Palmetto State,” said Scibelli. “We continuously seek inspiration from and consult with the top pitmasters around the country in order to offer guests truly authentic barbecue experiences, and I know that other markets in the region will welcome the concept with open arms.”
The new 3,200-square-foot, Midwood Smokehouse restaurant in Columbia will seat 120 and boast a state-of-the-art wood-fired smoker. The new location will provide the same amazing food, warm service and funky vibe that guests have come to know and love about the original Plaza Midwood and Ballantyne locations in Charlotte. Barbecue gurus rejoice over Midwood Smokehouse’s menu offering of slow smoked meats in classic regional styles, including real Texas-style sliced beef brisket, tender Carolina pulled pork, St. Louis-style pork ribs and smoked sausage with a perfect snap.
Midwood Smokehouse-Columbia will hire 50 employees to round out its staff of servers, line cooks, hosts and bartenders, as well as management positions.
Midwood Smokehouse was named one of “The 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America” by acclaimed barbecue critic, John Fugitt, and recently received two of Charlotte Magazine’s 2015 “Best of the Best” Awards, including Editor’s Pick for “Best Barbecue” and Voters’ Choice for “New School Barbecue Joint.”
The original Midwood Smokehouse is located at 1401 Central Ave., Suite 101 and its second Ballantyne location is at 12410 Johnston Rd., both in Charlotte, North Carolina. For an inside look into Midwood Smokehouse events and updates, follow the restaurant on Facebook and Twitter, and Instagram. For more information about Midwood Smokehouse, visit www.midwoodsmokehouse.com.
About FS Food Group
Founded by Frank Scibelli in 1992, FS Food Group remains true to its strong commitment in maintaining scratch kitchens using fresh, quality ingredients. Whether it is authentic Italian at Mama Ricotta’s, true Tex-Mex at Paco’s Tacos & Tequila or authentic Texas-style barbecue at Midwood Smokehouse, FS Food Group delivers the very best in each category, as well as remarkable catering services with Plate Perfect Catering. Scibelli’s restaurant empire originally founded Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Cantina 1511.
