By BRIENNE GREEN
Daily Press Editor
Plenty of barbecue fans say they’re willing to travel in order to experience top-notch ‘cue, but one man crossed the Atlantic and two-thirds of the United States just to attend this weekend’s Smokin’ on the Pecos New Mexico State BBQ Championship.
Will Griffiths of London, England, made the long trek to Artesia after discovering SOTP online. A barbecue enthusiast with a desire to propel the cuisine out of the fringe of England’s culinary culture, Griffiths saw the open call for prospective judges for the event and decided to take the next step from fan to expert. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.