By Amanda Razani
Photography Kim Torres Photography
When Old Time Pit BBQ shut its doors, Pritchett went to work for Bubba’s Smokehouse, where he served as the manager for several years. The owners were fairly new to the business, and he had a lot of experience to lend. He enjoyed working there, and said he feels that he helped build it to the point it is now. So, when the opportunity came up to purchase the restaurant six months ago, Pritchett and his wife went for it.
“We decided to venture out on our own and give it a try ourselves. And, for the most part, we have left it all the same. I am a firm believer if it’s not broke, don’t try to fix it,” Pritchett explained.
He said he believes what makes his BBQ joint stand out now is not any special seasonings or type of wood. It’s the love he puts into it.
“My thing is, when I cook, I put a lot of myself into it. It comes from the heart. I am passionate about it, and I place a lot of love into my cooking,” he shared.
When he isn’t busy cooking and serving BBQ, Pritchett enjoys another hobby that he has started integrating into his business: flying drones.
“It is my second love behind cooking,” he said. “I made a little video of my restaurant one day and shared it. People really liked that.”
Bubba’s Smokehouse is open every day except Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pulled pork sandwiches are sold for $2 dollars on Wednesdays.
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