On December 6, 2000, BBQ west
was opened for business. With $111.11 left in the check book
and all charge cards maxed out, Robert and Diana Lewis held their
breath and hoped for a good day. We only had a $400 day. We
didn't realize that bar-be-cue was not sought after during December
and January. However, during the Spring, things began to change.
The business started taking off. Robert greeted people and
asked them how their food was. Sometimes it was great other
times not so great. That meant Robert was back in the kitchen
to find out just why the food wasn't excellent.
In 2003, BBQ west #2 was constructed in West Monroe and BBQ
west #3 was opened in Monroe. Things were booming until 2008
when the economy took a turn for the worst.
On August 4, 2011, Robert and Diana Lewis sold BBQ west #2 and
BBQ west #3 to their silent partner. If you will look carefully
at their sign on the building, you will notice they were renamed
"Not Just BBQ".
Diana and Robert Lewis felt they could better serve the public
by consolidating BBQ west back to one store. Therefore, there
is one and only one, BBQ west located in Key West Plaza, 4900
Cypress St., West Monroe, LA 71291. Please come by and eat
with us. We look forward to meeting you.
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