Blogs
Five Tips for Making Life a Picnic This Spring
by Kasie Bolling | Mar 30, 2026 | In The News The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the outdoors are calling. Springtime is the ideal season for a picnic. But where do you go, what do you pack, and what do you do once you get there… besides eat, of course? After more than 45...
Heavenly Heritage:
The Rich and Smoky History of North Carolina BBQ
by Kasie Bolling | Feb 24, 2026 | In The News When something as delicious as classic Southern BBQ is discovered, it’s hard to keep it a secret. That was certainly the case when Spanish explorers encountered it during their journeys through the West Indies in the 1520’s. They came across the indigenous Taíno...
A Case of the Munchies:
Celebrate National Snack Food Month with Woody’s Bar-B-Q
by Kasie Bolling | Jan 29, 2026 | In The News While many of our most tried-and-true fans look to us for heaping platters of slow-smoked BBQ and crowd-pleasing Family Feasts, Woody’s Bar-B-Q is rapidly gaining favor as a non-traditional source of “light bites.” Not relegated to bougie eateries alone, our wide...
Mindful Dining is Always on the Menu
by Kasie Bolling | Jan 6, 2026 | In The News
In keeping with the most popular resolutions at the start of every New Year, there’s a renewed focus on mindful eating – whether to shed a few pounds, get in shape, or embrace an all-around healthier lifestyle. That was amplified many times over when the calendar page...
Stress-Free Holiday Hosting Guide
Five Well-Seasoned Strategies for a Stress-Free Holiday Gathering by Kasie Bolling | Nov 21, 2025 | In The News
While the holidays should be nothing but pure elation, they can certainly come with their fair share of aggravation. From shoppers packed in like sardines at a local mall to long lines at the post office when you’ve got two arms filled with gifts to ship, some holiday...
10 New Traditions to Enhance Your Thanksgiving Festivities
by Kasie Bolling | Oct 31, 2025 | In The News
Thanksgiving has been a part of the fabric of America since it was first observed by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. With each passing year of the last 400+ years, new traditions are added – like the launch of the Macy’s...
Woody’s Bar-B-Q® Marks 45 Years with New Owners
Woody’s Bar-B-Q® Celebrates Its 45th Year with New Owners at the Helm by Kasie Bolling | Oct 13, 2025 | In The News
Florida-Based Classic Southern BBQ Chain Witnesses a Changing of the Guard from Original Co-Founders to One of Its Own Franchisees Jacksonville, FL, October 10, 2025 – Entrepreneurs Woody Mills and Yolanda Mills-Mawman have beaten the odds – roughly seven and a half...
No Bones About It:
Taking Your Pick of Favorite Ribs
by Kasie Bolling | Aug 28, 2025 | In The News As a beloved main dish among many meat lovers, ribs are the “backbone” of most BBQ concepts. While Smokin’ Spare Ribs helped put Woody’s Bar-B-Q on the map in 1980, the addition of our Signature Baby Back Ribs several years later introduced a rivalry our patrons are...
Five Ways Woody’s Bar-B-Q Beats the Back-to-School Blues
by Kasie Bolling | Jul 24, 2025 | In The News The start of a new school year can be filled with excitement – and more than its fair share of stress as everyone in the family adjusts to their new schedules, new teachers, and new normal. As a family-focused concept for the last 45 years, Woody’s Bar-B-Q has learned...
Top Ten Ways to Send Boredom Packing This Summer
by Kasie Bolling | Jun 25, 2025 | In The News It’s not only July… It’s Anti-Boredom Month in the U.S. While that should be an easy observance for most families, for those who keep hearing the familiar refrain “I’m BORED!” from their children in recent weeks, we offer the following inspiration. As a family-owned...
