He has been going strong ever since with over 300 national and local competition awards. One year later, in 1986 he won the title of Best Ribs In The World at the Richmond World Invitational Rib Cook-Off. In 1985 Tom started competing in national rib cook-offs. Owner and BBQ expert Tom Ferguson, after retiring from owning a chain of Italian restaurants in suburban Chicagoland, had a vision of creating Chicago’s ultimate BBQ experience. Over 10 Awards at the Best In The West Rib Cook-Off.8 Times 1st Place People’s Choice Award at the Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest.Best Sauce In America at the National Rib Cook-Off.
Best Ribs In America at the National Rib Cook-Off.Best Ribs In The World at the Richmond World Invitational Rib Championship.1st place 2017 Best in the West Rib Cook-off.