The Culture of BBQ in America | BBQ, Books and Bites
Date and Time
Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm
Location
14th & V
2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009
Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm
14th & V
📍 Busboys and Poets – 14th & V | 🗓 Wednesday, June 18 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
Presented as part of National BBQ Week – Washington, D.C.
Join us for a sizzling evening of flavor, stories, and culture at The Culture of BBQ in America, a powerful panel discussion exploring the roots and evolution of barbecue in American life.
Hosted at Busboys and Poets, this free community event features legendary voices including Virginia Ali (co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl), Andy Shallal (activist and founder of Busboys and Poets), award-winning Chef Huda, and professional pitmaster Melvin Hines of DCity Smokehouse.
The evening kicks off with a live spoken word performance by acclaimed poet Sir Harvey Fitz (Spoken Word to Go Go Champion)
Come hungry for food, culture, and connection!
free and open to all
Co-sponsored by Anacostia BID and Giant Barbecue Battle
