BIWABIK—Neighbor’s BBQ Co., and its innovative “Minnesota barbecue,” has sizzled its way into the national spotlight, with a spot on Food Network’s “America’s Best Restaurants” planned for filming in late-June.
By then—the popular smokehouse barbecue joint and sports bar that has been serving up on-site slow-cooked meats, including brisket, ribs, and chicken just south of Tower—will be barbecuing in a new neighborhood.
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