The early roots of our first sauces began with our Vintage Steak and Simply Creole BBQ sauce that was specially crafted in the 1900s at the Pickwick Cafe in Montgomery, AL.

Overtime, Pickwick became Alabama's best restaurant in town for steaks, BBQ, and chops. The executive chef of that day was actually the grandfather of current owner, Jim Berdeaux. Pickwick's famed reputation eventually earned them a plaque displayed at their entrance that reads, "Approved By Duncan Hines" - known at the time to be the the premiere restaurant rating entity in the USA.

In those days, Duncan Hines was the foremost food rating entity in America. Jim's grandfather, Rufus White, was the chef at the cafe where he formulated the recipes circa 1945.

From just three blocks up Dexter Avenue, governors and legislators from the Alabama state capitol would arrive daily for superb lunches and fine dining at the Pickwick Cafe. To read the rest of the story, click here