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A new BBQ restaurant, Bordertown BBQ, will open at 2001 Boundary Street in Beaufort, SC, this fall. Co-owned by experienced restaurateurs, it promises a fusion of Texas-style barbecue and Mexican cuisine. The restaurant aims to revive the local BBQ scene by emphasizing high-quality ingredients and offering a unique dining experience, complete with live music and a honky-tonk bar atmosphere. Opening in mid-October, Bordertown BBQ will serve lunch and dinner with a focus on smoked meats, fresh margaritas, and community engagement.
Beaufort, SC – A new BBQ restaurant, Bordertown BBQ, is set to open its doors this fall at 2001 Boundary Street, taking the place of the former Home Slice Pizzeria. The anticipated opening is scheduled for mid-October 2024, with plans to operate from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., four to five days a week, increasing hours as the restaurant establishes itself in the community.
Bordertown BBQ, located behind Starbucks and adjacent to the old Quality Inn hotel, aims to offer a unique dining experience that combines Texas-style barbecue with Mexican street fare and Southern hospitality. This culinary fusion is reflected in the restaurant’s name, which signifies the blend of Texas BBQ and Mexican cuisine.
The establishment is co-owned by Kristen Miklinevich and Sam Kochan, both experienced restaurateurs who previously operated restaurants in Massachusetts for 14 years, including Mission Cantina and North Village Smokehouse, which they sold last year before relocating to Beaufort. Their expertise promises to bring a high-quality dining experience to the area, especially in the wake of a decline in the local BBQ scene with the closure of several establishments, including Dukes BBQ, K.C. Mike’s, and Sgt. White’s.
At Bordertown BBQ, diners can expect a menu rich with flavors. Key offerings will include smoked meats such as brisket, street tacos with a Mexican flair, traditional BBQ sides, lunch and dinner specials, and brunch options. The owners are placing a significant emphasis on the natural flavors of the meats, opting for larger portions and minimizing the use of sauces to celebrate the quality of the ingredients.
A standout feature of the restaurant will be a 1000-gallon stick burner smoker, which will be positioned outdoors to prepare Central Texas-inspired slow-smoked meats. The process of cooking brisket, which requires twelve hours, will see Kochan start his day as early as 1 a.m. to ensure the meats are perfectly smoked and ready for service.
In addition to the food offerings, Bordertown BBQ will feature fresh-squeezed margaritas and a honky-tonk style bar that will host live music to enhance the dining experience. The venue will also include event space and an outdoor patio, aiming to foster a community-centered atmosphere that encourages gathering and social interaction.
Beaufort is currently home to only four or five BBQ spots, leading Bordertown BBQ to become a distinctive option for those craving Texas-style barbecue. With their commitment to quality and community, Miklinevich and Kochan are optimistic about the restaurant’s reception and its role in revitalizing the local BBQ scene.
Residents and potential patrons can follow Bordertown BBQ’s progress and receive updates through their social media channels on Facebook and Instagram as the opening approaches.
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