Don’t forget…

This Sunday afternoon 4pm-8pm

On the Patio at the BBQ Joint

Live Blues and Comedy Performances – Support "Ventura United Way" with our $20 Barbecue Buffet- Champion Chicken, Memphis Pork Ribs, BBQ Beef Brisket, Garden Salad, Mac n’ Cheese, Fresh Fruit Salad, & Cobbler ala Mode while it lasts Help Celebrate our 5 years catering.

No reservation required

Simi Valley, CA ­- Smokin’ Steve’s Pit BBQ Catering (www.smokinsteves.com), the low-and-slow, authentic southern-style barbecue specialist, announced a celebration of its 5th anniversary at Smokin’ Steve’s BBQ Joint: Sunday, July 26, 4pm to 8pm. The restaurant is located at 1407 E. Los Angeles Ave. "X," Simi Valley, next to Edwards Cinema.

The event will feature Blues/Gospel Band "Rock of Ages," with John Foster on guitar, and the comedy of Ethan Orloff. Buffet dining is $20; $10 for ages 10 and under. The menu will include BBQ brisket (barbecued for 12 hours), Memphis-style pork ribs, Champion Chicken, and Smokin’ Steve’s most popular sides Smokin’ Steve’s Pit BBQ Catering began in 2004 and has won numerous awards including first place for chicken and reserve grand champion at the 2008 Red, Hot & Real, California State Championship. Launched in 2009, Smokin’ Steve’s BBQ Joint is open five days a week for lunch from 10:55 am to 2:22 pm and starting this month, open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for dinner until 8:08 pm. The restaurant has recently installed a J & R BBQ Smoker manufactured in Mesquite, TX, capable of cooking for 600.

"Our catering and restaurant business is a dream come true," said "Smokin’" Steve Bayles, who co-owns the barbecue enterprise with his wife "Flamin’" Vicki Bayles. "We’re excited to invite our customers, friends and neighbors to celebrate our fifth anniversary. The food, music and comedy will be smokin’!"

A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to United Way Ventura. For more information about Smokin’ Steve’s BBQ Joint and Pit BBQ Catering, please contact Steve Bayles at (805) 520-0601, steve@smokinsteves.com.