New SmokeShack BBQ Will Open

Kenny and Tammy Meyer, of Smokin' Tailgators fame, are opening "SmokeShack BBQ" at 2615 Chandler Road in Bellevue. Hours of operation will be Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. They will be closed on Sundays and Mondays.

The menu will feature ribs, brisket, chicken, and pork, along with specials of featherbones and turkey drumsticks. Kenny says they will also feature different sandwiches -- "not strictly barbeque" -- plus chicken wings, chicken livers, and chicken gizzards. All items may not be available initially, but the menu will be expanded as they go.

They will feature fresh sides - potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, baked beans, and garlic buttered potatoes -- in addition to french fries and onion rings.

There is seating for 15-16 people in the restaurant, plus take-out and catering will be available. They will accept cash, Mastercard, and Visa for payment.

The grand opening is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 29. The phone number is 598-0703.

Last Call for Axtell BBQ Contest

We're just a week away from the Fourth Annual Axtell SmokeEaters BBQ Contest in Axtell, Kansas, on Aug. 8-9. The event, sponsored by the Axtell Volunteer Fire Department, is a KCBS Sanctioned State Championship Event.

Categories include ribs, chicken, pork, beef brisket, and beans. The entry form is available online. The early registration deadline has passed -- but you can still register for just $175 per team!

For more information, call Roy Buessing at 785-736-2766 (home) or 785-799-4514 (cell).