Fa La La La - Cold and Flu Season is Here!!!!

As the winter days shorten, so return the sniffles and sore throats. This is the onset of cold and flu season, when germs travel easily from person to person as we spend more time together indoors. Everything can be a breeding ground for germs, computer keyboards, door knobs, telephones, shopping cart handles and escalator railings.
Germs get spread by hand-to-hand contact, by touching a contaminated surface or by being spewed through the air in droplets as someone sneezes, coughs or talks. The average adult gets about two to four colds a year, while children get about six to 10, mostly in the fall and winter months. Each year 5-20% of the populations comes down with the flu and some get sick enough to be hospitalized. The difference between the common cold and the flu is the severity of the fever. The flue is usually accompanied with fever, aches and pains and congestion in the lungs while a cold is more in your head, but both are contagious.
Colds tend to linger for a week to 10 days while the flue is shorter but carries a bigger wallop which leaves the sufferers feeling drained and exhausted longer. Here are some tips for staying healthy this season. The number one preventative measure for killing germs is washing hands. The CDC recommends washing hands, both tops and palms, for about 20 seconds with soap, then rinsing. Wash before eating and preparing food. Wash after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, changing a diaper and caring for a sick person. For anyone who handles food they must wash their hands: Before starting work, after taking a break, after going to the restroom, after handling refuse and refuse bins, before and after handling food, after touching their hair, nose and face, after smoking, eating or drinking, and after applying dressing to a wound.
Effective Proper Handwashing Technique:
Wet your hands with warm running water.
Add soap, then rub your hands together, making a soapy lather.
Wash the front and back of your hands as well as between your fingers and under your nails.
Rinse your hands well under warm running water. Turn off the sink with a paper towel and dispose in proper receptacle.
Dry hands thoroughly with a clean towel.If washing your hands with soap is not doable, slather on hand sanitizer.
Steer clear of anyone sneezing, blowing his nose or coughing, or at least give them room of at least six feet. You should cover your moth when you cough and sneeze with a tissue or into your elbow (“the Dracula cough”)
You should try to stay home from work if you are coughing and wheezing because otherwise in all probability you will pass that cold on to someone else.
In addition to that, wipe surfaces, desks and tables, phones, steering wheels—with disinfectants and cleansers periodically.
The best protection against the flu virus is the yearly flu shot. This year’s vaccine is made up of three flu viruses. Keeping your body healthy with a good diet, regular exercise and sleep will help guard against viruses. People who have stress get viruses and get more colds.
There has not been an effective study to suggest Vitamin C supplements help reduce the incident of colds, however zinc may be helpful, if taken at the first onset of a cold to reduce the length of time for recover. Just remember if you get a cold there is no cure it just has to run its course.  Stay healthy!!

Thanksgiving History

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations.  For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving have been celebrated by individual colonies and states.  It wasn't until 1863 - during the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving day to be held each November.

When the Mayflower left Plymouth, England in 1620, it carried 102 passengers seeking a new home where they could practice their faith freely.  During the first brutal winter many of them remained on board and suffered from exposure, scurvy and outbreaks of contagious disease.  Only half of the original passengers and crew lived to see spring.  In March they moved ashore and received help from some Native Americans. In November 1621, after their first corn harvest proved successful, Governor William Bradford organized a celebratory feast which is now remembered as American's "first Thanksgiving" - even though the Pilgrims themselves may not have used the term.  There are no records on the exact menu but there are journal entries of a "fowling" mission by the Pilgrims and that the Wampanoag guests arrived bearing five deer. Historians believe traditional Native American spices and cooking methods were used.  Becuase there were no ovens and the sugar supply had dwindled by then, the meal did not feature pies, cakes or desserts which we now have.

In 1789 George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the national government of the United States; in it, he called upon Americans to express their gratitude for the happy conclusion to the country's war of independence and the successful ratification of the U.S. Constitution.  His successors John Adams and James Madison also designated days of thanks during their presidencies.

In 1817, New York became the first of several states to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday which was celebrated on a different day.  In 1863, in a proclamation entreating all Americans to ask God to "comment to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife" and to "heal the wounds of the nation," President Abraham Lincoln scheduled Thanksgiving for the final Thursday in November.  It was celebrated on that day every year until 1939 when Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday up a week in an attempt to spur retail sales during the Great Depression.  This was met with passionate opposition and in 1941 the president reluctantly signed a bill making Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November.

In many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration has significance now on cooking and sharing a meal with family and friends.  Turkey has become the staple food synonymous with the holiday.  Nearly 90 percent of Americans eat Turkey on Thanksgiving - whether roasted, baked or deep-fried.  Other traditional foods include stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.  Parades have also become a part of the holiday - along with watching football.

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving with your family and friends!!!

Thanksgiving Holidays

Thanksgiving is upon us - just next week.  Don't do all the work yourself this year - order a holiday turkey or ham from Bar-B-Cutie.  Check our website for a location near you and pricing.

Visit next week for a brief history of Thanksgiving!!

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Regional Styles of BBQ

BBQ in the US is very diverse and each state and region has their own idea of what the best BBQ is.  Recently we posed the question on Twitter - Real BBQ lovers - pork or brisket?  Well that answer is really going to depend on where you live or where you come from.  So what are the differences in BBQ across regions?  Here is a small sampling of how different and similar BBQ can be.

Texas Style - Texas style BBQ is usually considered to be beef brisket.  The sauce is spicy and tangy tomato based sauce.  The meat is generally not cooked in the sauce but served with the sauce on the side or lightly spooned onto the meat after cooking.
Kansas City Style - Kansas City considers themselves the BBQ capital of the US and they have a high number of BBQ establishments per capita to justify this.  There is no specific meat but favorites there are pork spare ribs or beef brisket.  The most distinguishing factor is the sauce which is a tomato based, sweet and spicy sauce.  They generally cook with the sauce which is extremely thick.
Memphis Style - Memphis also considers themselves the BBQ capital of the US.  Predominately the meat of choice is baby back ribs which are cooked with various tangy and sweet dry rubs.  They seldom cook with sauce which is tomato based but much thinner than Kansas City's.  Sauce is usually used for dipping.
St. Louis Style - Pork spare ribs or BBQ pork steaks are the most famous St. Louis type of meat.  The BBQ sauce is a sweet sauce.  They are known for removing the fatty portion of the ribs.
North Carolina Style - There are 2 styles in North Carolina where they are serious about their BBQ.  Both areas agree that pork shoulder is the meat of choice.  However, they differ on the sauce.  The eastern part of North Carolina prefers a vinegar based sauce with red and black pepper and a few spices.  Sometimes they add a little sugar.  The western area takes that sauce and adds ketchup to it which makes it thicker and sweeter.
South Carolina Style - South Carolina also uses pork which is pulled.  The sauce is added after cooking.  It appears South Carolina is also divided when it comes to their sauce.  The northern section uses a mustard BBQ sauce while the southern section uses a vinegar based sauce with ketchup and brown sugar added to it.
Alabama Style - Alabama has a unique sauce, which is mayonnaise based.  This makes the sauce white. It is used on chicken, turkey and pork and always brushed on during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Kentucky Style - Western Kentcuky is known for their signature BBQ Mutton with Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce which the locals call "black dip."
So as you can see - people in the US are very particular about their style of BBQ and it is as diverse as the people who make up this country.  What's your favorite?

Come in to Bar-B-Cutie and try our pulled pork or beef brisket and use one of our many sauces - Carolina, hot, mild and Tennessee Fire Sauce!!!! http://www.bar-b-cutie.com/

Happy Halloween

You are sitting at home on October 31st watching a little television, when there is a knock at the door, followed by children saying, “Trick or Treat.”  You open the door to find Lady Gaga, Captain America, Lightening McQueen and a Princess standing there with bags open.  You drop in candy and they run off to the next house decorated with spiders, ghosts and hallowed out pumpkins.  How did this holiday we celebrate, known as Halloween, evolve into what we have today?

The name Halloween, originally spelled Hallowe’en, is a contraction of All Hallows Even, which means the eve of All Saints Day.  All Saints Day is a Catholic holiday commemorating Christian saints and martyrs on November 1^st each year.  The origins of Halloween can be traced to ancient Ireland as the end of summer festival, an important time because of the crop harvests and the change of season and lifestyle.  Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the lining and the dead became blurred.  Early celebrations in America included “play parties” where neighbors would share stories of the dead, tell each other’s fortunes, dance and sing.

Trick or Treating dates back to the early All Souls’ Day parades where citizens would beg for food and families would give them pastries called “soul cakes” in return for their promises to pray for their dead.  The practice was eventually taken up by children who would visit homes and were given ale, food, and money.  In Ireland Trick or Treat was referred to as “guising” where the children would perform a trick, such as singing, in order to earn their treat.  American tradition is that if you do not give a treat there is a threat of a “trick” upon the owner or his property, such as throwing eggs or toilet paper.

The tradition of dressing in costume for Halloween has European and Celtic roots.  Hundreds of years ago winter could be a frightening time.  Food supplies often ran low and, for the many people afraid of the dark, the short days of autumn and winter were trying.  During Halloween, it was believed that ghosts came back to the earthly world since the line between the two worlds was blurred.  People thought that they would take them back to the world of the dead so to avoid being recognized by these ghosts, they would wear masks when they left their homes after dark.  They felt the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits.

From these vast traditions our modern day Halloween has emerged.  Now it is not a serious holiday as it was hundreds of years ago, but a playful one.  Many feel that it has become like Mardi Gras or other countries Carnivals – a time to be something else and have a little fun before returning back to the realities of life.

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Holiday Magic

The holidays are fast approaching - let Bar-B-Cutie cater your Holiday office parties or family get-togethers.  We also have turkeys and hams available for pre-order for Thanksgiving and Christmas! 
Whole Smoked Turkey Breast - $19.95 (10-15 Servings)
Whole Smoked Turkey - $39.95 (10 - 14 lbs)
Whole Fried Turkey - $44.95 (10-14 lbs)
Quarter Spiral Sliced Ham - $24.95 (10-15 Servings)

Call a location near you (prices may vary). http://www.bar-b-cutie.com/

Ghouls At Grassmere

Beginning this Friday the Nashville Zoo's Annual Fundraiser - the Ghouls at Grassmere will start.  This fun family event  is Oct 14-16th, Oct. 21-23rd, and Oct. 28-30th from 5-9 p.m. nightly.  There are family fun activities designed for children ages 12 and under.  Admission is $15 per person for non-members and $12 for members.  Children under 2 get in free.  Bar-B-Cutie will be there with the Farmer and the Pig handing out goodies for our Lil' Cuties.  Come by and see us!!!  Fun for the whole family.  For more information visit www.nashvillezoo.com

October

October is National Breast Canacer Awareness Month, which is an annual international health compaign organized by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.  The campaign also offers information and support to all those affected by breast cancer. 

It was founded in 1985 to pomote mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer, as early detection is important.  Pink ribbons were first used in the fall of 1991 when the Susan G. Komen Foundation handed them out to participants in its New York race for breast cancer survivors.

Bar-B-Cutie supports this cause and will have a team in the October 29th Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure in Brentwood, TN.  Please feel free to help in this cause by joining our team to walk or by donating at the website below.  Thank you for your support!!!

http://nashville.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/NAS_GreaterNashvilleAffiliate?team_id=182809&pg=team&fr_id=2295

Officially FALL!!!!

Now that Autumn has officially arrived the holiday season is fast approaching.  This is the final week of September.  Already football season is entering its fourth week.  By the end of this week we will be faced with Halloween.  Everyone knows that once Halloween hits, in a blink of an eye - Thanksgiving is upon us and then before you can turn around -  Christmas.  It’s easy for these holidays to sneak up on us before we know it.  Why does it always seem like once school begins those three months pass by so fast?  Don’t let the holiday season sneak up on you without being prepared.  Begin shopping for early gifts for your family through the internet or at sales.  If you are the creative type start making gifts.  Start planning your holiday get-togethers and dinners now.  Bar-B-Cutie can help you with whole Turkeys, sliced turkeys and hams.  We also have entire buffet meals.  Call today and check out what we have to help you make your holidays stress free!!! It’s never too early to start preparing.

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Breakfast With the Cutie!

You may not be aware that Bar-B-Cutie serves breakfast at some of our locations.  We offer breakfast sandwiches from basic egg & cheese to country fried steak with gravy, and Cutie breakfast home fries.  We also have eggs and omelets made your way.  There are those traditional favorites – the old fashioned pancake breakfast which includes three buttermilk pancakes with syrup, two eggs with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage, and the Two egg and meat breakfast which includes two eggs served with Texas toast, country gravy, with a choice of ham, bacon or sausage, plus a choice of cinnamon apples or Cutie home fries.  There are also items for those of you with a sweet tooth.  We have warm cinnamon toast and buttermilk pancakes.  Coffee and orange juice are also available.  So stop by one morning and have breakfast with the Cutie – we open at 7 a.m.  It’s a great way to start your day!!

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Participating locations:

5221 Nolensville Rd.

Nashville, TN

8283 Tridon Dr.

Smyrna, TN

326 Harding Place

Nashville, TN

805 Old Fort Parkway

Murfreesboro, TN

September 13th is National Peanut Day!!

September 13th is National Peanut Day.  peanuts are native to South America and are actually legumes like peas, beans and lentils.  They were once thought to be unhealthy but recent studies suggest that they can reduce cardiovascular disease and lower triglycerides in the body.  Peanuts are high in both protein and fiber and can help curb hunger.
They are the main ingredient in Peanut Butter.  Celebrate today by eating peanuts or why not make some Homemade Peanut Butter?

Homemade Peanut Butter

Ingredients:
2 Cups roasted, unsalted peanuts
1 Tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation Directions:
- Place peanuts, oil, and salt into a blender or food processor.
- Blend well until desired texture is reached.
- Place in air tight container.
- Oil can separate during storage - simply stir and serve.

Bring your Lil' Cutie in today for a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich from the Lil' Cutie menu (ages 10 & under) to celebrate National Peanut Day!

Football Time!!

It’s football time!!!  With football season comes our 2^nd Annual Ultimate Tailgater Contest.  Make pictures of you and your family or friends tailgating at any football game – high school, college or professional.  Download the picture to our website and have your friends vote.  The picture that receives the most votes for that voting period will win a prize package.  The winners will then be put into a contest to be voted on for the Grand Prize a $500 catering package.  Come on and show us that you have what it takes to be the Ultimate Tailgater.  For more information and contest rules visit www.bar-b-cutie.com 
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The first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.  It is to constitute a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.  The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City by the Central Labor Union. In 1884, the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday” on that date. On June 28, 1894 Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.

Many people look at Labor Day as the official ending of summer because it is the last holiday of the Summer season.  In the early years of Labor Day, it was celebrated with parades and picnics, but now it is mostly a time families and friends get together for picnics and barbecues.  Celebrate this Labor Day with Bar-B-Cutie and pick up a Picnic Pack to take to your get-together.  Have a safe and happy Labor Day!!!!!!

Happy National Sponge Cake Day

Today is National Sponge Cake Day - since we don't have sponge cake at Bar-B-Cutie as one of our dessert choices I thought I would share a recipe with you instead.  If you don't bake and want to participate in the celebration a Twinkie can actually qualify.  So come by and have some great BBQ and then for dessert -enjoy some sponge cake –

 

Sponge Cake Recipe

1 Cups sifted cake flour

1/3 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp. Baking powder

1 ½ Cup granulated sugar, divided

6 large eggs, separated

½ tsp. Salt

½ tsp. Cream of tartar

¼ Cup water

1 ½ tsp. Vanilla extract.

Heat oven to 375°.

Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and 1 cup sugar.  In mixing bowl beat the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff but not dry.  Gradually add remaining ½ Cups of sugar, beat until stiff.  Whisk together the egg yolks, water and vanilla and add to dry mixture and beat until blended.  Fold the egg yolk mixture into the stiff egg white mixture.  Spoon into an un-greased 10 inch tube cake pan and bake 35 minutes.  Cool in pan.  Remove from pan and top with glaze of your choice or dust with powdered sugar.

HAPPY SPONGE CAKE DAY!!!!!

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Today is Roller Coaster Day.  The roller coaster was patented on this day in 1898.  Since then we have enjoyed the ups and downs, twists and turns, and sheer excitement that roller coasters bring.  The first roller coaster in America opened in 1884 at Coney Island New York.  It traveled at 6 miles per hour and cost a nickel to ride.

Times have changed – today’s fastest roller coaster travels at speeds of 150 miles per hour and unfortunately, cost more than a nickel to ride.  But the thrill seekers among us love the challenge of the roller coaster.  As summer winds down- I hope you have had the chance to visit your favorite roller coaster this year and get that thrill!!

 Come in to Bar-B-Cutie and add some thrill to your sandwich with our Tennessee Fire Sauce!!!!!

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Back To School

It is that time of year again.  Time to get the kids ready to go back to school.  This can be a stressful time for everyone as we all try to get back into the routine of a schedule again.  Let Bar-B-Cutie take some of the stress off of you by helping you out with dinner one night.  We have lots of options for family meals that you can drive-thru, pick up and take home.  Come try one of our Family Packs tonight.

Looking for fun back to school ideas, crafts, lunches?  http://familyfun.go.com/back-to-school/ 

Ruthie Awards

It's that time of year again!!  The 17th Annual Ruthie Awards are just now kicking off and will continue through August 28th.  The Ruthie Awards are the official People's Choice Awards of Rutherford and Cannon Counties in Middle Tennessee.  Help make Bar-B-Cutie one of your favorites in Middle Tennessee.  Just go to www.ruthiesawards.com and register.  Once you have registered you simply click on Entertainment and vote for Bar-B-Cutie in the following categories: Best Meal for Your Money; Best Place for a Business Lunch, Favorite BBQ Restaurant; Favorite Caterer and Favorite Restaurant.  After you have voted and worked up an appetite come on and get your Booty to Bar-B-Cutie for a treat!!!!  Thank you Middle Tennessee for helping to make Bar-B-Cutie your favorite place.

TENNESSEE FIRE SAUCE

Bar-B-Cutie has some of the best variety of sauces around.  Hot, Mild, Carolina and don’t forget our latest – Tennessee Fire Sauce.  A fantastic blend of spiciness..  It is totally “SAUCE-some!”  Come in and give some a try today.

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July Is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month

Did you know that this is the 8^th year for National Cell Phone Courtesy Month?  Over 285 million people have cell phones.  Do you know proper etiquette for a cell phone?  Check out this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ffOv_dyZvU&feature=relmfu

Now put down that phone and get to Bar-B-Cutie for some great Hickory Smoked BBQ!!

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Cutie Saver Club

Why not join our exclusive Cutie Saver club today?  You will receive offers twice a month directly to your email – only available to our Cutie Club members.  It’s free to join – just go to our website, fill out our simple form and submit. Or you can stop by your favorite location and ask your server for a form.  You also get a special treat in your birthday month.

Come on join the Club!!!  This week’s offer will be a free gallon of tea with the purchase of a family pack.

Don't forget if you are in Nashville to keep voting for the Toast of Music City - Best BBQ, Lunch, Breakfast and Overall Restaurant - Voting goes through this week. www.toastofmusiccity.com.  Marietta, OH - pick up a Marietta Times and vote for Bar-B-Cutie in the Reader's Choice Awards.  We thank you for all your support!!!!!!

Toast of Music City

The 4^th Annual Toast of Music City Awards are in full swing in Nashville, TN.

Bar-B-Cutie has won Best Bar-B-Q for the past 3 years and we appreciate all of our supporters in Nashville!  We hope you will once again make us your favorite for the Best Bar-B-Q in Nashville this year.  We’ve been a Nashville tradition since 1950.  Thanks Nashville!!

Get your Booty to Bar-B-Cutie!! www.toastofmusiccity.com

Happy 4th of July

Voting for Toast of Music City in Nashville Tennessee began on June 17^th.  Bar-B-Cutie has won Best Barbecue for 3 consecutive years in this local contest.  Go ahead and cast your vote!!!!!  It is your patriotic duty especially this close to the 4^th of July. www.toastofmusiccity.com Voting continues through July 17th.

Within the week we, as Americans, will celebrate our independence.  It’s a great time to get together with our families, have a picnic and watch the spectacular displays of fireworks.  Just be careful when you are lighting those yourself, and pay close attention.  Don’t get side-tracked by those Bar-B-Cutie baby back ribs.  Enjoy your 4^th of July!!!

Summer is HERE!!!

Yesterday was the first official day of Summer – Yay!!!!  Swimming pools, picnics and backyard BBQ’s.  Don’t forget to bring along the Bar-B-Cutie – we can take all the work off of you, so you can enjoy the day with your family.  Stop by and pick up a Family Pack or for a bigger group a Picnic Pack and share the good times of summer with everyone.

Don't forget to vote for Bar-B-Cutie in the Toast of Music City Awards and the Allen American Reader's Choice Awards. www.toastofmusiccity.com and www.starlocalnews.com

Happy Father's Day!!!!

Father’s Day began in Washington State in 1909 when one woman wanted to honor her dad and asked her church to have a service dedicated to fathers. It caught on in that state and soon spread across the country.  Soon States and organizations lobbied for an annual Father’s Day.  In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson approved the idea and in 1924 President Calvin Coolidge made it an event. Finally in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a Presidential proclamation declaring the 3^rd Sunday in June as Father’s day to put an official stamp on a celebration that was going on for almost half a century.

Let your Father know how much you appreciate him – not with another tie – how about a rack? A rack of ribs, that is. Or bring him by for a full meal on his special day and let him know that you love him for all those times he has been there for you. www.bar-b-cutie.com

"If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right." -- Bill Cosby

Did you know about the many locations that Bar-B-Cutie has in the US?  There may be one close to you that you weren’t even aware of.  Almost all the locations have dine in, carry out and a drive thru.  Feel free to call the one nearest you for information.

 Tennessee -

5221 Nolensville Road – Nashville, TN 615-834-6556 (catering available)

501 Donelson Pike – Nashville, TN 615-872-0207 (catering available)

326 Harding Place – Nashville, TN 615-332-7585 (catering available)

1787 Gallatin Rd. North – Madison, TN 615-612-6312 (catering available)

8456 Highway 100, Nashville, TN – 615-646-1114 (catering available)

1203 Murfreesboro Road, 621 Alexander Plaza, Franklin, TN 615-794-9454 (catering available)

8283 Tridon Dr., Smyrna, TN 615-355-1237 (no catering)

550 Enon Springs Rd. E., Smyrna, TN 615-459-5969 (catering available)

805 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN – 615-217-8883 (catering available)

Georgia –

3466 Cobb Parkway, Acworth, GA 770-917-8436 (catering available)

4427 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA 770-924-9491 (catering available) 

Texas –

208 N. Greenville Ave. Allen, TX 214-383-7555 (catering available)

7517 North 10^th St. McAllen, TX 956-682-2066 (catering available) 

Ohio –

113 Pike St. Marietta, OH 740-373-1460 (catering available)

Check our website to find out hours and menu selections for each location. www.bar-b-cutie.com

Summer Tea Special

On a perfect Spring afternoon There is nothing better than a warm breeze and a Bar-B-Cutie .99 Cent Iced Tea!!  Stop by any of our many participating locations near you to get yours today.  It certainly goes well with a Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Q Pork Sandwich or some mouth watering Baby Back Ribs – YUM.

Come on – Get Your Booty to Bar-B-Cutie today! www.bar-b-cutie.com

Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day or decoration day is May 30^th.  It is always observed the last Monday in May in memory of those who died while serving the United States in war.  The graves of war heroes are decorated with flowers.  It was first observed in 1866.  Some call Memorial Day the official kick off of the Summer season even though Summer doesn’t really begin until June.  Please remember those who have given their lives for your freedom.

Get your Summer started off right with Bar-B-Cutie’s Picnic Packs – or how about our .99 cent  Tea Special – a 32 ounce tea for only .99 cents (at participating locations).  Come on get your Summer started off right – Get your Booty to Bar-B-Cutie!

What's Been Happening?

So there has been a lot of things going on at Bar-B-Cutie.  First, Happy Anniversary to the Donelson Pike location in Nashville, Tennessee!!  18 years of serving up the World's Best Barbecue to the people of Nashville.  Thank 'Que Nashville for 18 great years - we look forward to many more.

Second, welcome to our brand new location in McAllen, Texas.  This new location opened to rave reviews at the end of April.  Seems the people in McAllen are loving the Cutie and we are loving the people of McAllen!!

Come on and Like us on Facebook.  We are currently holding a poll to see what Cutie Saver will be offered to our customers in July - go ahead give your opinion.  www.facebook.com/barbcutie You can also follow us on Twitter @barbcutie.  Next week we will be searching for the most unique Cutie creation or craving.

Have a great week and don't forget to check out our daily specials.  Get your Booty to Bar-B-Cutie!!

THE BAR-B-CUTIE STORY

In 1948, Eddie & Mildred McFarland ran a Pie Wagon known as Tasty-Eat-Shop in downtown Nashville on 9^th Avenue. In those days, a Pie Wagon only accommodated about 20 patrons and had only counter service. Mr. & Mrs. McFarland had a strong following and were successful because they were known for their southern style home cooking. Everything was made from scratch.  In 1958, Mr. McFarland got word that the Bar-B-Cutie on Murfreesboro Road was for sale. He was very familiar with Bar-b-cutie and was aware that it started in 1950, serving the very best Hickory Smoked Barbecue in town. So he purchased Bar-B-Cutie. At that time, Bar-B- Cutie was predominantly a Car Hop business and had only four inside, dining tables.  Mr. McFarland expanded the existing “short order menu” by adding his fresh “made from scratch” southern vegetables.

Business quickly grew, and he soon had to build on to the inside dining area to accommodate more guests. The McFarland’s took great pride in Bar-B-Cutie and worked very hard to make sure that their food and service were the best in town. Bar-B-Cutie became a local hang-out. People all over Nashville enjoyed taking part in the “Bar-B-Cutie experience”; the great southern food, the Cutie Car Hops dressed in short, red skirts and white tops, and the unique family atmosphere that made one always feel welcome. In 1972, Eddie and Mildred McFarland moved the Bar-B-Cutie to Nolensville Road in South Nashville to a new building that would seat in excess of 300 people.

In 1978, Eddie & Mildred McFarland retired, and their son, Ronnie, opened the first Bar-B-Cutie Drive-thru window on the same parking lot as the Bar-B-Cutie Restaurant.  As time changed and people began getting busier, the Drive-Thru at Bar-B-Cutie became more and more popular… so popular that people would come and eat sitting on crates in the back room of the restaurant.  The larger restaurant was eventually sold in favor of the Drive-Thru.  A dining Room addition to the Drive-Thru was soon built.  Another Bar-B-Cutie location was opened on Donelson Pike in 1993.

In 2004, Bar-B-Cutie Franchise Systems was formed by Brett McFarland (Ronnie’s son) & Ronnie McFarland, and as of 2011, there are 18 Bar-B-Cutie Restaurant locations in the United States and Europe.

 Come by and visit a Bar-B-Cutie near you!! www.bar-b-cutie.com

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is May 8^th.  We have been celebrating our mom’s on the 2^nd Sunday in May officially since 1914 when Congress and the President recognized it as an official holiday. However, it was first observed in 1908.  Our moms do so much for us, so don’t forget to treat her on her special day.  Make her job a little easier on Mother’s day and stop by Bar-B-Cutie and pick up a Family Pack to take home so she doesn’t have to do the cooking. 

Thank you Moms for all you do – and Happy Mother’s Day from Bar-B-Cutie!!!! www.bar-b-cutie.com

Happy Administrative Professional's Day!!!

Tomorrow, April 27, 2011, is Administrative Professionals Day.  Why not treat your office to some good Country cooking?  We have everything you could possibly want at Bar-B-Cutie.  We have been in business for over 60 years. The cornerstone of our success is in providing the very best ingredients, using time-tested recipes and serving it up hot and fresh with a friendly smile. No compromises!!  We aim to please and anything’s possible if you just ask.

Come by and treat those that support you to a great meal.  Happy Administrative Professional’s Day to all those who help keep things running smoothly!!!!!!!

Have You Ever Wondered?

Have you ever wondered why we have Easter bunnies and eggs?  Easter was celebrated by ancient Saxons as a pagan festival for the return of spring where they commemorated the goddess of offspring Eastre.  When missionaries came they attempted to convert them to Christianity by combining this festival with the observance of the resurrection of Christ.  Eventually the name was changed from Eastre to Easter.

Prior to AD 325 it was celebrated on different days of the week but then Emperor Constantine issued the Easter Rule where is would be the 1^st Sunday after the 1^st full moon after Vernal Equinox or basically between March 22 and April 25^th.

The Bunny was the earthly symbol of the goddess Eastre, so that is why we have the Easter Bunny.  The egg predates the Christian holiday. Eggs were the symbol of birth and they were exchanged and often wrapped in gold leaf, or if you were a peasant, colored by boiling them in leaves or petals of flowers – the Easter Egg!!

Sign up for our Cutie Savers and get a coupon this week for $1 off a Mesquite Chicken Plate or Platter. www.bar-b-cutie.com

Congratulations Class of 2011!!!

Graduation, commencement, convocation, invocation – whatever you may call it, is an important time in the life of any student.  Whether it is graduation from kindergarten, middle school, high school or college it is the transition from one chapter into another.  This time is a joyous time and should be celebrated!!  We would like to congratulate all those graduates of the class of 2011 and wish you all great success in your future endeavors.

You have brains in your head

You have feet in your shoes

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

You’re on your own

And you know what you know

You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.

Dr. Suess

A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that “individuality” is the key to success. Robert Orben.

If you are thinking of having a celebration for your graduate this year why not take some of the stress off and let Bar-B-Cutie help you with the cooking?  Call a location near you for details or click here.

I'm Craving BBQ but What About Nutrition?

Are you having a craving for some good hickory smoked BBQ but you are worried about how it stacks up nutritionally?  Bar-B-Cutie has many options on the menu for under 500 calories to help you with your calorie counting and watching your weight.  Some of the items that are under 500 calories are: Tossed Salad, all our side items, our Large Pork Sandwich, Regular Pork Sandwich, Brisket Sandwich Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Mesquite Chicken Sandwich and Turkey Sandwich.  Many of the serving portions of meat on the plates and platters are well below 500 calories as well.  Although the healthiest meat choice is the turkey, the BBQ Pork still comes in well below 500 calories.  If you are interested in the nutritional information for our menu you can find that here.

So remember you don't have to give up Bar-B-Cutie when you are watching your weight.  Just plan accordingly and go ahead and satisfy that BBQ craving and get your Booty to Bar-B-Cutie!!!