Bobby’s BBQ In the News
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The first time Tay made barbecue he found his calling. With the help of YouTube tutorials, and the encouragement of his family, he perfected his recipes and opened his award-winning restaurant, Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
ABC NEWS
The South Carolina barbecue joint propelling past the pandemic
Tamron Hall
Octavius “Tay” Nelson turned to “YouTube University” to gain skill in the kitchen. First, he launched a line of all-natural seasonings inspired by his father’s recipes, then he started a catering business, and in 2018, he finally made his dream of opening his own restaurant come true.
Bobby’s BBQ was featured in the 2020 Google Economic Impact Report! What an honor! Click to read the full story.
Forbes Magazine
Bobby’s BBQ is beloved by those who love Texas-style barbecue but happen to live in or near Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Their signature barbecue rub is what keeps people coming back, and it is available in three flavors - Original ($5), BBQ ($6), Citrus ($6) - that are now available for nationwide shipping. These seasonings will be perfect for upping their meat smoking prowess or sprinkling on anything they throw on the grill.
Reader’s Digest
Spices last a while in your pantry, but there’s a good chance you’ll use this one so much, it’ll be gone before you know it! Bobby’s All-Purpose Seasoning is the secret ingredient in Bobby’s Cole Slaw, a guest favorite at Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. “We wanted to use our seasoning to give it a signature twist, keep it simple and easy to make, and not make it too sweet or too savory,” say Bobby’s owners, Octavius and Sarah Nelson.
Headline News
The road to Texas-style BBQ leads to... South Carolina? Take a mouthwatering trip down one of America's Back Roads and make a pit stop at Bobby's where they're "Inn it for brisket!"
The List
Octavius “Tay” Nelson and his wife Sarah own Bobby’s BBQ – a successful restaurant in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. But just a few years before they opened the doors, Tay was still learning his award-winning barbecue skills simply by watching YouTube videos. Watch to learn more about his story!
Chowhound
The Best BBQ Tutorials on YouTube, According to a Pitmaster. Octavius Nelson makes some of the best BBQ in South Carolina but he’s not flashing any fancy cooking school credentials. If you’re looking to nail perfect ribs, brisket, or pulled pork, you might check out a few of the YouTube tutorials that helped this self-taught pitmaster reach BBQ glory.
Good News Network
A man in South Carolina learned how to cook by watching YouTube videos, and now he’s gone on to open a restaurant that has employed 60 people.
TOWN magazine
Octavius (Tay) Nelson, owner of Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn, likes to say that barbecue chose him rather than the other way around. That may be so, but one taste of his meltingly tender smoked brisket will convince you that barbecue is his true calling.
THE GREENVILLE NEWS
Bobby's BBQ & Seasoning: Wood-smoked, Texas-style barbecue heats up SC's barbecue trail
Carolina Morning WSPA 7NEWS
Bobby’s BBQ stops by Carolina Morning and shares some tasty tips.
Destination BBQ
Bobby’s BBQ, owned by Tay and Sarah Nelson, serves what many consider the best BBQ in the Upstate.