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We’re already a few weeks into football season which means on any given Sunday…or Saturday…or Monday, millions of Americans flock to stadium parking lots to eat, drink, and cheer for their favorite
 college and pro teams.


 To the rest of the world, America’s obsession with tailgating must seem a bit over-the-top. After all, more than 20,000,000 of us consider ourselves bona fide tailgaters, with millions more hosting
 pre-game and post-game parties at home. This concept bundles two of our favorite passions: food and competitive sports. In fact, tailgating itself has become a competitive sport since it was first
 practiced at the Princeton-Rutgers football game in 1869.


 So how do you stack up against the competition?


 Gone are the days when burgers and dogs made the cut. To bring your “A” game, you’re going to want to think barbecue. Dickey’s <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/catering">family packs</a> and
 catering options are the perfect main course for your football tailgating and viewing parties. Our <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/catering">XL Family Pack</a> offers 3 pounds of meat, 4 medium
 sides, 8 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce. Need something bigger? No problem. Our delivery <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/catering">buffet</a> will provide 10 or more of your football crazed fans the
 perfect meal for a day of football.


 For the serious tailgaters and football watch parties, consider our full service catering option which will feed a 100 or more hungry football fans and includes delivery, set-up service and clean
 up. You can plan for the entire season now by calling our catering experts at 866-BARBECUE or


 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" style="line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">clicking here</a>.


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The Art of Tailgating

Down here in Texas, we’ve been anticipating the fall season since temperatures hit 100ᵒ in July. It’s still a bit warm here, but just the thought of the leaves changing colors and the temperatures cooling has us all excited. Fall brings a lot of things we love like football, lower electricity bills, Halloween and of course seasonal delicacies like chili, stew and pumpkin pie. Bikini season is over, so there’s no need stop yourself from eating another slice of that pumpkin pie.We know it can get hectic getting those fall favorites on the table. At Dickey’s, we offer whole meats you can grab on the way home with our <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">online ordering</a> and serve to the family in no time. With a variety of choices to fulfill your cravings, we offer slow-smoked briskets, pork butts, barbecue honey hams, smoked turkeys and full racks of ribs. But, you’ll probably have leftovers, so we thought we’d share one of our favorite barbecue leftovers recipes, Texas “Nuff Said” Brisket Chili from, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Dickeys-Barbecue-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1455616869">Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.</a> Enjoy!Texas “Nuff Said” Brisket ChiliCooking Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes<ul><li>1 pound smoked brisket</li><li>1 bruise belligerent beef, counterfeit ground</li><li>1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce</li><li>1cup beef stock</li><li>1 crater Shiner Bock beer</li><li>2 uninformed jalapenos, whole</li><li>3 tablespoons granulated onion</li><li>2 duck bouillon cubes</li><li>teaspoon cayenne pepper</li><li>3 teaspoons smoked paprika</li><li>2 teaspoons granulated garlic</li><li>1 tablespoon belligerent cumin</li><li>2 teaspoons masa</li><li>Black pepper to taste</li><li>Kosher Salt to taste</li></ul>Garnish<ul><li>Shredded Cheese</li><li>Whole or Sliced jalapenos</li><li>Diced yellow onions</li></ul>Cook a belligerent beef in a vast pot over medium-low feverishness for 3 to 5 minutes. Add a smoked brisket, tomato sauce, beef stock, Shiner Bock and crater of water. Add a whole jalapenos, cover and cook over low feverishness for 40 minutes. Add H2O as needed.Stir in a chili powder, granulated onion and duck bouillon cubes, stir, afterwards cover and continue to cook for 45 mins more. Add H2O as needed. Stir in a cayenne, paprika, granulated garlic and cumin.Add a small H2O to a masa to make a lax pulp and stir in to a simmering chili. Cover and cook another 40 minutes. Season to ambience with peppers and salt, offer with cornbread or crackers. Pass bowls of shredded cheese, jalapenos, and diced yellow onions for garnish.&nbsp;

A Fall Delicacy from Dickey’s Barbecue

We recently launched a contest asking our guests to tell us what barbecue means to them using the hashtag for our new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1kRBkSDtw">brand campaign</a>, #WeSpeakBarbecue. The contest ran throughout the month of August and we are proud to announce the winner is Charles Taylor of Lee Summit, Missouri. Charles won free barbecue for an entire year!Charles is a barbecue enthusiast who competes regularly in barbecue competitions.&nbsp; He even competes under the pseudonym, “Charlie-Q” during competitions. When Charles isn’t cooking up his own barbecue or competing in a competition, you can find him at his local Dickey’s Barbecue eating spicy cheddar sausage, beef brisket, fried okra and barbecue beans.Wonder what the winning response was? We’re pretty darn sure you’ll agree Charles speaks barbecue!“#WeSpeakBarbecue barbecue is my passion, my driving force. I love everything about it. Whether it's backyard or competition, always surrounded by family and friends. After all, "great barbecue without friends and family to share it with ain’t so great"&nbsp;&nbsp;Charlie-Q outside his local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit&nbsp;&nbsp;Dickey's Fans Really Know How to Speak Barbecue

Dickey’s Crowns #WeSpeakBarbecue Contest Winner!

Football is back. At Dickey’s Barbecue when we think of pig skins, we think pulled pork sandwiches and tender, slow smoked ribs. Order&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/catering">barbecue catering</a>&nbsp;for your tailgate or game watching party and watch the fans go wild!We also know how important Fantasy Football is to our employees and guests. Win your fantasy matchup and you have the right to trash talk your co-workers, friends and family all week. But, all too often we end up yelling at our TV when the player on our bench scores a TD that would have given us the victory. (If you are staying in to watch the games, try&nbsp;<a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">ordering online</a> and skip the line when you pick up your meal!)We want you to dominate the virtual gridiron this week, so we commissioned some fantasy experts to break down every game of week two. Our social media coordinator collaborated with Joe Turnbull&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Reservation4six">Reservations 4-Six</a> to help give you an edge this week. Good luck and enjoy!<a href="https://reservations4-six.blogspot.com/2014/09/week-2-match-up-breakdowns.html">Fantasy Football Week 2 Overview</a>&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Fuels Your Fantasy Football Week 2

We’re thrilled to announce our participation on TNT’s newest show, On the Menu. The series kicks-off on Friday, October 3 at 8 p.m. ET. You can catch Chairman Roland Dickey and Dickey’s Barbecue
 Pit on Friday, December 5 and try the new menu item the very next day in participating restaurants! 


 The show hosts are renowned Chef Emeril Lagasse and Ty Pennington of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Ten restaurant chains including Dickey’s Barbecue were chosen for the first season. The series
 features weekly competitions challenging a group of home cooks to create a new dish for that week's featured restaurant.


 On the Menu is the first cooking competition show to give viewers the chance to taste the winning dish after every episode. The contest kicks off with four everyday cooks who compete for the chance
 to have their own dishes served in the featured major restaurant chain the very next day.


 Check out the series trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBNX4KUG7Zo&amp;list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTxByjCnLS93U1nOtz_3qqvl">here.</a>


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 Hosts Ty Pennington and Chef Emeril Lagasse for On the Menu

Dickey’s Barbecue Takes on TNT with New Series: On the Menu

This is a great time of year -- the weather starts cooling down and our weekends become filled with football! And, there’s nothing better than a good tailgating party.&nbsp; Tailgating allows us to enjoy some hang time with friends while partaking in a little bit of healthy smack talk and good food. Pulling off the perfect tailgating party takes some skill.&nbsp;&nbsp; We don’t like to brag but at Dickey’s Barbecue we’re quite the tailgating experts.&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>Rule Number 1: Pack your cooler properly - keep cans and bottles at the bottom. Remember to pre-chill drink before your event to keep them extra cool.</li><li>Make the party easy to find. &nbsp;Solution: Float a big helium balloon on a long string from your car.</li><li>Turn a case of beer into a toss-away drink cooler by inserting a plastic bag filled with ice.</li><li>Label all items including coolers so everything is easy to find for you and your guests.</li><li>Don’t waste time cooking, it’s a hassle for tailgating. We recommend grabbing food from your local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. &nbsp;Feed your crew with Dickey’s awesome tailgate pack that includes 3 meats, 3 medium sides, rolls and barbecue sauce.</li><li>You’ll need some napkins with that barbecue. Give easy access to napkins by hanging a paper towel roll using a bungee cord from the tent struts.</li></ul>Ready to impress your friends for the big game this weekend? Use our tailgating tips and check out our <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">options</a>, you can even make your order <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">online.</a> Go team! <img class="image_resized" style="width:500px;" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom.s3.amazonaws.com/data/691/content_tailgate_pack_blog.jpg" alt="">Yum-Tailgating never looked so good!&nbsp;

Trust Your Gut this Tailgating Season

Its Labor Day weekend and you know what that means?&nbsp; &nbsp;It means you and your family need to get outside and take advantage of the last days of summer fun! &nbsp;No working! Get out to the lake or the beach and enjoy the Monday holiday with your crew.&nbsp; And no cooking either!Now you may wonder, what can I feed my family without all the hassle? Well, no food says Labor Day quite like barbecue. That’s why Dickey’s Barbecue is the answer to your Labor Day holiday fun---you can have delicious barbecue without all the work. Our <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">Family Pack</a> feeds a family of 4 to 6 and offers a choice of 2 meats, 3 medium sides, 6 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce. Have bigger group? Not a problem. Our XL Family Pack feeds between 6 and 8 with a choice of 3 meats, 4 medium sides, 8 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce. If it’s a Labor Day extravaganza you’re planning, we have pretty awesome <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/catering">catering</a>.Don’t waste your holiday waiting in line. You can skip the line by ordering your Family Pack <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">online</a>. Scoop that delicious pack up in just a few minutes on the way to your Labor Day family fun.&nbsp; &nbsp;All right, get out there and make it a great weekend!Look how perfect that Family Pack looks in this beautiful weather.&nbsp;

Relax this Labor Day with Dickey’s Barbecue

Oh, how we love the days of back-to-school season. Back-to-school shopping, new school supplies, and, of course, first day of school nerves. We also know schedules get even busier during this time
 of year. Between soccer practice, student council, yearbook and a dance, the last thing you want to do is cook.


 We’ve got you covered --- <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">Family Packs</a> are the perfect solution to your busy schedule. We even have three different sizes to feed any size family:

<ul>
 <li>XL Family Pack: Feeds 6-8 with a choice of 3 meats, 4 medium sides, 8 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce
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 <li>Family Pack: Feeds 4-6 with a choice of 2 meats, 3 medium sides, 6 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce
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 <li>Picnic Pack: Feeds 2-4 with a choice of 1 meat, 2 medium sides, 4 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce
 </li>
</ul>

 You can even schedule the most convenient time to pick up your delicious barbecue dinner when you place your <a href="http://order.dickeys.com/">order online</a>. Want to pick it up after
 basketball practice? Go for it. In between French club and swim team? Sounds like a plan. You get to skip the line, grab your order and get home to be with your family.


 But remember, we still want to see your faces when you aren’t so busy. At Dickey’s, we love having families at our restaurants, especially on Sunday for Kids Eat Free. Happy back-to-school
 y’all! 


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 Dinner Never Looked So Good

In a Rush? Grab a Family Pack in a Flash

Ready to be wow’d?  Prepare for a chip experience.  Yep, that’s right. We can’t wait for you to taste our new Dickey’s Potato Chips.  Our chips have been out in select stores for a
 little over a month now and we’re excited to announce our chips are going national in September!


 If you haven’t had a chance to try Dickey’s Potato Chips, then your taste buds are in for a treat times three.  

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 Original – Thin cut potato chips with a simple, traditional flavor that pairs perfectly with slow smoked barbecue.
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 Barbecue – Flavored with the same special blend of spices used in Dickey’s famous barbecue sauce that has been passed down for generations.
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 Jalapeno Cheddar – For those who like a bold kick of spice, fresh jalapeno flavor with a tangy cheddar finish.
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</ul>

 The best part about our new Dickey’s Potato Chips is that a portion of the proceeds from the chips will go to <a href="http://www.hopeforthebrave.org/">Hope for the Brave,</a> a non-profit focused
 on increasing services for veterans and their families as they transition from combat to civilian life. We even have a pretty cool motto, “Eat chips. Help Veterans.” So, be on the lookout this
 September for our Dickey’s Potato Chips in a store near you. 


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 Bold &amp; Fierce: You’ll Be Like Wow!

Feeling Bold & Fierce?  Dickey’s Potato Chips Go Nationwide

You’re probably as excited as we are…The Hall of Fame Game kicked off last Sunday and that marks the start to football season! &nbsp;At Dickey’s Barbecue, we’re looking forward to seeing how Peyton Manning responds after a disappointing Super Bowl and watching to see if Johnny Manziel develops into a legitimate quarterback. We wonder, can Eddie Lacy repeat his rookie success? And, can our hometown team, The Dallas Cowboys please make the playoffs? Only time will tell what this season will bring and we’ll be watching.
Dickey’s family packs and catering options are the perfect option for your football watch parties. Our XL Family Pack offers 3 pounds of meat, 4 medium sides, 8 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce. Have a bigger party? No problem. Our delivery buffet will provide 10 or more of your football crazed fans the perfect meal for a day of football.
If you take your football viewing pretty seriously and have a big party planned, consider our full service catering option which will feed a 100 or more hungry football fans and includes delivery, set-up service and clean up. You can plan for the entire season now by calling our catering experts at 866-BARBECUE.
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The XL Family Pack has a name made for football
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Serious catering is necessary for some serious football&nbsp;

Who’s Ready for Some Football?

You may be wondering, what exactly is a gimmick? Well, a gimmick is a trick intended to attract attention, publicity, or business. If you haven’t seen our new national TV spots, you’ve been missing out! Check it out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1kRBkSDtw">here.</a>&nbsp;You’ll see at Dickey’s Barbecue, we pride ourselves on authentic barbecue slow smoked onsite at each restaurant which obviously means we don’t need gimmicks to sell our barbecue. &nbsp;Written by local comedy writer, Allison Connor, our new commercial titled, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gOARs0NUjc">No Gimmicks</a> stars our chairman, Mr. Dickey and our advertising expert, Edna. Our “ad expert” Edna recommended gimmicks like dressing up Mr. Dickey as a cowboy, clown, king, pig, turkey and even a biker!We thought we’d share some of the behind the scene pictures:&nbsp;Mr. Dickey all decked out as the king of barbecue &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Just testing our the Turkey head with microphone &nbsp;-- “Can anyone hear me?”Working on Mr. Dickey’s 5 o’clock shadow to make him the ultimate cowboy.&nbsp;Edna and Mr. Dickey taking biking pretty seriously in all black.Don’t forget to enter our “We Speak Barbecue” contest and tell us how you define barbecue using the hashtag #WeSpeakBarbecue. You can catch a couple people sharing how they define barbecue <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t389vENefcU">here.</a>&nbsp;

A Look into Our No Gimmicks Campaign

Saturday marked the hottest day of the year in Dallas – we passed 102! Although many places across the country have experienced higher temps, guests can always beat the heat with online ordering. We’ve got all the tricks:<img class="image_resized" style="width:375px;" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom.s3.amazonaws.com/data/541/content_hotbusinessmanedited.jpg" alt="">This guy needs to skip the line and order online &nbsp;Picking up Lunch: The whole department wants lunch and it’s your turn to pick up.&nbsp; Plus, it’s a million degrees outside. Online ordering with Dickey’s means you can leave your car on, skip the line and grab your food in two minutes. Simple and you’re the office hero!<img class="image_resized" style="width:300px;" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom.s3.amazonaws.com/data/551/content_laying_by_the_pool.jpg" alt="">You’ll even have the perfect 32oz cup to keep you hydratedBarbecue by the Pool: Let’s get serious, it’s too hot to stand near a grill. Order online and pick it slow smoked goodness to eat by the pool. It’s the perfect solution - much easier and you don’t risk heat exhaustion. Trust us on this. <img class="image_resized" style="width:325px;" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom.s3.amazonaws.com/data/571/content_dickey_s_ice_cream.jpg" alt="">Now that’s what we call an ice cream.Free Ice Cream: Ice cream is the perfect tool to beat the heat and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers free ice cream every day. One you skip the line and grab your food, you can grab a little bit of heat relief with a delicious and much needed ice cream. You better eat it fast though.Want to skip the line? Order online <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">here.</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Beat the Heat and Skip the Line

&nbsp;A little sneak peak of the team working hard and having a blast in the studio.At Dickey’s, we’ve been hard at work developing our first ever multimedia brand campaign. Now, what does multimedia even mean? It means the new campaign includes multiple 30-second national television spots, radio advertisements and a digital campaign. We even have a new nifty tagline, you might have already seen, “We Speak Barbecue.”You may wonder why we are doing all of this? Well, we wanted to share our passion and dedication to the art of great barbecue with all of you. We’re excited to show our slow smoking process that starts long before you arrive….14 hours before to be exact. And, we also had a lot of fun doing it!&nbsp;Mr. Dickey and Edna taping one of our six new commercial spots.&nbsp;In conjunction with our new campaign, we’re also launching a social media contest that asks, “What is barbecue to you?” You can upload a photo or video on our national Facebook, Twitter or Instagram page using the hashtag #WeSpeakBarbecue. So, start getting creative because the best answer wins free barbecue for an entire year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yeehaw - That’s a wrap!Now, for the big reveal! You can view a sneak peak of the new brand campaign <a href="https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7103951-dickey-s-barbecue-restaurants-multimedia-brand-advertising-campaign-we-speak-barbecue/">here</a>. And, don’t forget to tell us “what is barbecue to you?”&nbsp;

Behind the Scenes of the Dickey’s Barbecue Commercial Shoot

<hr>July is National Picnic Month and at Dickey’s we kind of think of ourselves as the picnic experts. To prove it, we even have a <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">Picnic Pack</a> available all year long which feeds between two to four and includes a pound of meat, two medium sides, rolls and our amazing barbecue sauce.Barbecue is the perfect meal for a picnic, but we know many of you may not know how to picnic like an expert – so here’s how:<ol><li>Pick the perfect picnic spot – Location is key to a perfect picnic. We recommend a place with good scenery like a nearby park, rooftop or if you’re lucky a beach. Shade is pretty dang nice too.</li><li>Dress for the occasion – This isn’t a cocktail party so cut loose with comfortable and loose attire. Also, don’t forget to wear insect repellant and sunblock!</li><li>Pack the necessary picnic items – You’ll need a picnic blanket, paper or plastic plates, utensils and trash bags. You might want to pack some wine if you’re getting romantic. You can nearly fit a whole bottle in a Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup.</li><li>Find your closest Dickey's Barbecue Pit – This step is easy! <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">Order your Picnic Pack online</a> and skip the line.</li><li>Now for the best step – Get outside, grab your Picnic Pack and celebrate National Picnic Month before it’s over!&nbsp;</li></ol>

How to Celebrate National Picnic Month with Dickey’s Barbecue

&nbsp;Baseball always has Barbecue's back.&nbsp;Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game last night got us thinking about what makes Barbecue and Baseball such a perfect pair.&nbsp;They’re Both Cheap DatesYou got a stick, a ball and an empty parking lot? Baseball is good to go. Barbecue requires quality meat, slathered in sauce and cooked to perfection. It’s still cheaper than a filet.They’re PopularWe all want to think the popular guy dates the nerd, but that’s not normally the case. Baseball holds the title of America’s National Sport and Barbecue holds the unclaimed title of America’s National Dish….we’re still working on that one.Opposites AttractWe know Yankees and Rangers fans have very little in common, but sometimes that’s all you need.They’re Around the Same AgeBoth barbecue and baseball share a lot of history. Nothing bring back memories like sitting at a baseball game with your dad or sharing a plate of saucy ribs with Uncle Dan.&nbsp;So remember, you have about another half of the season to keep Baseball and Barbecue together. Grab a <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">family pack</a> or order a full <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/catering">catering</a> if it’s a bigger party and just watch this beautiful relationship blossom.&nbsp;

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