Big Bolton's BBQ
Big Bolton's BBQ is a barbecue restaurant located at 3467 U.S. Highway 11 in Argo. It is owned by Birmingham News sports reporter Mike Bolton. Bolton retired from full-time reporting at The News in July 2009, and opened the restaurant on August 31. Bolton honed his cooking skills preparing Wednesday night supper at ClearBranch United Methodist Church, and was encouraged by his fellow church members to open a restaurant. Big Bolton's serves breakfast as well as barbeque pork, catfish, hamburgers, and other Southern dishes.
The restaurant is decorated with photographs of Bolton and celebrities including Jeff Gordon, Jack Nicklaus, Paul Tuttle and Jay Leno. The 45-seat establishment was the former location of Wrap-a-Licious Neighborhood Grill, then Senor Tom's Mexican and Seafood restaurant.
References
- Carlton, Bob (September 4, 2009) "Mike Bolton goes into the barbecue business." Birmingham News
- Coman, Victoria L. (September 9, 2009) "Ex-News sports writer opens Argo restaurant." Birmingham News