David Stidham of A Fine Swine BBQ on Bringing Competition Cue to the Masses

A Fine Swine BBQ Restaurant - David Stidham

David Stidham, Owner – A Fine Swine BBQ Restaurant

Thanks for checking out this episode of the BBQ Beat Podcast. In this episode, David Stidham of A Fine Swine BBQ talks about his passion for smoked food, his love of family, and the joys of bringing it all together.

David was a real pleasure to speak to. He’s a genuine fan of BBQ culture and he doesn’t take no for an answer when it comes to doing what’s right — no matter the challenge. What I came to appreciate the most about David during our nearly two hour-long conversation (not all of which makes it into this session) is his dedication to doing things right, even when conventional wisdom dictates he should take another path.

As you listen to this recording via the player above, pay special attention to the story of how A Fine Swine came to be. From the sauce that started it all, to the restaurant now thriving at 423 W Hanover St, New Baden, IL, it’s all in here.

I hope you enjoy listening to this session with David as much as I enjoyed recording it. You’ll find some great photos as well as Time Stamped Show Notes below!

A Fine Swine BBQ Restaurant Photo Gallery

I haven’t visited the restaurant myself, but it’s for sure on my bucket list of must try BBQ places. Here are some photos from the A Fine Swine Facebook Page that I thought you’d enjoy.

: Exterior

: Interior at the Bar

: Interior Dining Area

: Watering Hole

: Staff Photo

: Menu and Jambo Pit Counter

: Specials Board

: Post Oak from Austin, TX

: Pitmasters Jacob, Garrett, and Devin

: The Burnt Reynolds Sandwich

: Texas Brisket Tacos

: Freshly Cut St. Louis Ribs

: Competition Style St. Louis Ribs

: Meat Platter

: Freshly Fried Swine Rinds

: Swine Rinds Ready to Go

: Burnt Ends

: Texas Brisket Love

: 1.5 Lb. Center Cut Pork Steak with Competition Glaze

This was just a great call. David wants to be sure that people know that achieving dreams is possible if you work hard. More importantly, he stresses that you need to be purposeful about where and how you set up shop, and be sure to surround yourself with good people.

Lastly, David is serious about being open and available to you via Facebook or email if you have any questions about the restaurant business, especially since you’re a fan of this show!

How to Contact David Stidham of A Fine Swine BBQ

Be sure to reach out to David Stidham, folks. I’ve talked to a lot of people in the world of competition BBQ and the BBQ business in general. He ranks among the top in terms of being genuinely open and ready to give advice to folks just starting out. Here are his contact details:

A Fine Swine BBQ Restaurant
423 W. Hanover St.
New Baden, IL 62265
Phone. 618-588-5141

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