1234 BBQ Ave. Cleveland, OH 44101. Tel. 555-123-4567
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FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
OUR HISTORY
humble beginnings
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Whitmore’s BBQ was founded in 1942 as Mt. Pleasant BBQ located at 17275 Kinsman Road, by Texas native, Virgil Whitmore Sr. After the success of the first location, a second location was opened at 8510 Cedar Road in 1948. This family owned and operated business continued to grow throughout the 1950s and by 1959 had expanded to four locations in new areas including East 110th Street, St. Clair and Akron, OH.
growing
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By 1963, Whitmore decided to close some of the newer locations to open a new space in the Lee-Harvard area of Cleveland, the city’s newest magnet for the Black community. The new location could be found at 17405 Harvard Ave. In 1974, Whitmore embarked on a new business adventure in Hawaii where he opened a Whitmore’s location which ran there for 4 years. In 1978, the Lee-Harvard location was closed and a new location was opened in the Collinwood neighborhood.
a new generation
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For decades, the Whitmore name & Signature Secret Sauce have become a staple in Cleveland History. Currently being run by 3rd generation siblings, Vance and Virgil Whitmore, Whitmore’s has continuously remained one of the city’s top barbecue spots. Now, with the trained expertise of Vance, who attended and graduated from Culinary school, Whitmore's is ready to soar into the future with new goals.
Bring the barbecue for everyone
Our trained Chefs are prepared to help you bring the culinary magic to any business, family or personal event. We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian and other dietary needs. Fill out an inquiry form and we can give you a personalized quote for your exact needs!
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