“It’s more than a restaurant.

It’s a tradition.”

“He never met a stranger,” McLemore added.

Big Bob Gibson BBQ will celebrate 100 years in business this year.

Credit:Courtesy “Big Bob” Gibson BBQ

“It’s more than a restaurant.

It’s a tradition,” Lilly said.

Executive Chef Chris Lilly baptizes his chicken in a fat of white sauce.

Credit:Courtesy Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ