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Famous Dave's Named "Greatest Ribs in America" at Cook-Off in Cleveland

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Mike (AZBarbeque)

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Famous Dave's Named "Greatest Ribs in America" at Cook-Off in Cleveland

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. (NASDAQ: DAVE - News) announced today that Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que won the award for "Greatest Ribs in America" at the 18th Annual Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off in Cleveland, Ohio. The prestigious BBQ competition was held over the Memorial Day weekend and included many of the top competitive grillers in America. Organizers estimate that the BBQ experts at the event serve up more than 1 million ribs over the course of the weekend.

 "The Cleveland rib cook-off is one of the most competitive in the nation, and it has a long and storied tradition in the world of barbeque," said Christopher O'Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave's.  "We couldn't be more proud of our Rib Team. They've added another esteemed trophy to our own tradition of award-winning BBQ." In addition to being named "Greatest Ribs in America," Famous Dave's took home a third-place trophy in the "Greatest Sauce in America" competition.

The Famous Dave's Rib Team is based in Plymouth, MN and is led by Mike Bowar. Famous Dave's Rib Team travels throughout the country each summer, competing in the nation's premier rib cook-offs.

Famous Dave's has won nearly 400 awards for everything from best ribs to best BBQ sauce to best cookbook. In addition to the recent win in Cleveland, Famous Dave's Rib Team has raked in 1st place awards at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, Nevada, the Southern Florida Championship Cook Off in Jupiter, Florida, and many, many more.

About Famous Dave. Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE - News) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. Famous Dave's has 176 locations in 38 states. Its menu features award-winning barbequed and grilled meats, an ample selection of salads, side items and sandwiches, and unique desserts. For more information, visit www.famousdaves.com.
#1 - May 29, 2009, 09:48:19 pm
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Michael J. Reimann
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If God wanted us to be Vegetarians, why did he make animals out of meat??

Mike (AZBarbeque)

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WOW, awesome news.  From all of us here at AZBarbeque, CONGRATS.  Famous Daves is one of our great site/club sponsors and always looks at ways to help support the local BBQ Community.

CONGRATS!!!
#2 - May 29, 2009, 09:58:12 pm
Michael J. Reimann
Realtor - Clients First Realty (Real Job) - www.TheReimannWay.com
Owner/President - AZBarbeque - #1 BBQ Club in Arizona
Owner/Pitmaster - AZBarbeque Catering - www.AZBarbequeCatering.com

If God wanted us to be Vegetarians, why did he make animals out of meat??

toys4dlr

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Congrats to Dave's.  Mike, are you talking to yourself???
#3 - May 29, 2009, 10:07:37 pm
Toys 4 BBQ'N
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Thom Emery

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Always enjoy Dinner at Daves
I send folks there to establish a baseline for BBQ Judging
Best In the World HUMMMMMMMMMM
OK  But  OK
#4 - May 30, 2009, 06:49:17 am
Catering, Competition Cooking and Community Service

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mullet83

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I knew i missed Cleveland for a reason.
#5 - May 30, 2009, 05:36:26 pm
Horseshoes and barbecues

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