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I met this Brooklyn native a when I first moved to Florida several years ago. I had to ask him why an Italian New Yorker was cooking Southern Barbeque. He smiled and said, “That’s just what I do”…and he does it very well!

Now in its tenth year Newberry’s Backyard Bar-B-Q is a landmark of the community. All the hustle and bustle of Newberry is right here. The food is cooked with loving care as Rocky makes sure that food quality and service exceed his customer’s expectations. “We make fresh onion rings, hamburgers are made to order and the corn is fresh, not frozen” said Rocky.

His 13 year old daughter Lacie and his 21 year old son Rocky Jr. work along side him. It is obvious that Rocky is proud and thrilled to have his kids involved in what he does. He is also proud of his staff and instructs me not to take any photos of him, that it is his staff that he is most proud of.

Rocky supports the community and gives back all the time. You will see him at Chamber Mixers, fundraisers and local school events, always ready to lend a helping hand to his community of Newberry.

Rocky told me that when he was living in Brooklyn the most successful restaurant there was a diner. “The owner of the diner always did stuff for the community and they never forgot it. Saying thank you to a customer as they walk out the door is not enough, that’s why I do things for the community and they appreciate it…they keep coming back!”, said Rocky.

About three major events are put on by Backyard Bar- B-Q each year; the Snow Party, the New Years Eve Party and Labor Day Fireworks. All of these community events are free - there is no cost to the public. Rocky covers the cost out of his own pocket. Without question Rocky is a man that really cares about people and we all love him for it.

Rocky is inviting all of you to his 10 Year Anniversary Party at Backyard Bar-B-Q. on Monday, May 12th from 5-8p.m. There will be Kids Rides, Free Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, live Radio Station remote and tons of Give-AWays including two tickets to Wild Adventures Theme Park from Good Life Community magazine!

Newberry’s Backyard Bar-B-Q
Call 352-472-7260
www.backyardbarbq.com

 
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