Vasos Bar-B-Q

Vasos Bar-B-Q utilizes hickory wood to fuel its smoke pit to slowly cook beef, chicken and sausage. Frank said he prefers to use hickory wood to smoke the meat because it provides a much sweeter and savory taste.

“Throughout a city you can have five barbecue places, and they all taste different,” Frank said. “I try to sell myself through the quality of the food, and let the food do all of the talking.”

The most popular menu items include beef brisket, barbecue sandwiches and baked potatoes topped with a choice of chopped brisket, link sausage, turkey breast, ham or grilled chicken breast. The restaurant also serves homemade barbecue sauces and coleslaw as well as prepares its hand-picked green beans.

Frank said he strives to handpick ingredients and prepare dishes in-house to ensure each dish is consistent when served to customers.

As the eatery continues to build its customer base, Frank said he plans to expand the restaurant’s catering services. Vasos Bar-B-Q features an extensive catering menu for weddings, family gatherings and corporate events. The catering menu features dishes from various cuisines, including Mexican, Italian and Greek.

Although Frank said he has no immediate plans to expand the business or open a second location, he often searches for different avenues to improve the restaurant while maintaining its family-friendly roots.

“Change is good when you evolve with the times,” he said. “If the situation presents itself, we will expand. We’re always looking for opportunities to grow, but slow growth is the best growth.”