It’s official, folks, so mark your calendars. Pok-e-jo’s will be competing in the Man Up Texas BBQ Sauce Contest, Gettin’ Sauced!

The event will be held at 5 pm on Sunday, March 7, at Franklin Barbecue in Austin. This is a great chance to taste Texas BBQ sauces and pick your favorites.

The event is open to everyone, and it’s free, so help us spread the word! Here are some details:

• Dozens of bottled and fresh Texas BBQ sauces
• Live music
• Lots of great door prizes
• Refreshments provided by Saint Arnold Brewing Company
• Desserts provided by Don Strange of Texas, Inc.
• Visit with representatives of Texas BBQ restaurants and vendors
• Open to the public and no admission fee
• Each scorecard entitles you to taste and rate every sauce, with as much white bread as you need
• Suggested donation of $3 per scorecard (but, again, it’s just a suggested donation – not required), to help defray event expenses
• Judges’ panel’s results announced at end of event, and partygoers’ results announced later on the blog

Come out to tickle your tastebuds and vote for Pok-e-jo’s!

Man Up’s Texas BBQ’s “Gettin’ Sauced” Contest
Sunday, March 6, 2010
Franklin BBQ – 3421 N. I-35

Complete information here.

Visit Pok-e-Jo’s in the Brodie Oaks Shopping Center for all you can eat family-style service from 4-8 pm.

For those who just can’t get enough of our mouth watering BBQ – come on in, take a seat, and let us keep bringing it to ya ’till you cry for mercy. Enjoy piles of brisket, our own 100% all beef Pok-e-Jo’s sausage and tender pork spare ribs along with ranch beans, coleslaw, potato salad and all the fixin’s.

$13.99/adult
$4.99/kids under 12
Kids under 5 FREE with adult purchase

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights only $9.99/adult!
Offers good at Brodie Oaks location only. Expires February 28, 2010.

4109 South Capital of Texas Highway
Call 440-0447 for more details.

Sometimes I need to dine out. Unfortunately my budget is tight. Being able to save a little money and get a good quality meal is truly a blessing and I appreciate Pok-e-Jo’s giving us a discount.

Dear Pok-e-jo’s,

I’m writing to make you aware of the truly pleasurable experience our office had with your restaurant.

When we first contacted your Hancock Center restaurant in Austin TX, they were very helpful in explaining pricing options and potential discounts. We opted to pick the food up ourselves, and the staff called the day before to verify what time we’d be there. On the designated day (Wednesday Dec. 16th), staff greeted us in front of the restaurant as we backed in our vehicle, prepared to load our order. They reviewed the entire order with us, verified everything was there, and carried it to our vehicle. We were pleasantly surprised to see that plenty of utensils, condiments, and even ice were included with our order. Later, everyone in our office thought the food was delicious and plentiful.

We will not hesitate to return to this Pok-e-jo’s restaurant any time we want to have a party catered, and will recommend it to friends and colleagues. Please take note of the extreme quality customer service your staff from the Hancock restaurant provided us, and pass our gratitude for a job well done to this dedicated and friendly group of people. Thank you for helping make our catered party a pleasure for everyone involved.

www.pokejos.com

Sincerely,

Sheryl Walton
Texas Workforce Commission

I moved to Austin in 1979 when I landed a job with UTs Applied Research Labs. ARL was just down Burnet from the original location. The original location quickly became one of our favorite places to take lunch. I still remember things like the back yard horse shoes and the fact you sold fries as a side with BBQ which I thought was very strange but yummy.  I think between IBM and UTs research center we kept you alive and kicking since the original store at that time was basically in the middle of nowhere way out of Austin so it seemed.  I have felt lucky ever since to be somehow linked to the company.  At one point I even lived within a couple blocks of one location.  Now my son is working for you while he attends collage.  I expect to be coming by to eat again tonight and even though I miss the back yard feel I am sure the flavor and service we came to love and enjoy 30 years ago will still be there.

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