David Martin qualifies himself as a BBQ addict! For as long as he can remember, David has always been fascinated with the preparation of meals cooked on the grill and smoker. It has been a prominent feature in all of his childhood memories.

Growing up in South Carolina, the barbecue was the central activity of the weekend. It was where everyone would gather, share amazing food, laugh, and talk. These early encounters with the barbecue formed important traditions in David’s family that he continues to this day. He now owns his BBQ restaurant where he has been creating and tweaking his recipes for the last for 20 years. In the past couple of years, he has been sharing his knowledge in his books and has a particular interest in how it’s done elsewhere where barbecue is king like the Carolinas, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and more to come.