Why We Switched to 7shifts from HotSchedules

7shifts and Cali BBQ have partnered to simplify our team management — one shift at a time. 7shifts empowers restaurant managers to optimize their workforce to better manage employees, resulting in reduced labor costs. www.7shifts.com Using 7shifts vs HotSchedules — When our Cali BBQ management team considered using 7shifts vs HotSchedules, we found many reasons […]
Dave Williamson Live Comedy Show at Cali BBQ | America, Meat Dave Tour Highlights

Meat Dave. Dave Williamson is a hilarious and talented stand-up comedian and also a great barbecue pitmaster. He took the stage on our Cali BBQ patio to deliver his set in front of the restaurant audience. If you missed the Meat Dave 2021 comedy show at Cali BBQ in person you can check out the […]
Building a Worldwide Brand takes Constant Innovation | David Knight (Ole Hickory Pits) | DH115

Ole Hickory Pits is a legendary worldwide brand built by a legend in the industry. David B. Knight is our guest on this episode of the Digital Hospitality podcast where he tells his story of founding Ole Hickory Pits and helping it grow into a massive worldwide company that continually innovates to this day. ➤ […]
Signature Cocktail Recipes from Cali BBQ

From the award-winning Spicy Tiger King to the popular Slam Diego, the Cali BBQ bartending team has crafted many memorable cocktails over the years. Cali BBQ Cocktail Recipe Videos We made these short recipe videos to help you learn how to make our signature Cali BBQ cocktails at home. ➤ FULL BAR BACK OPEN — […]
Do You Want To Judge KCBS BBQ Comps? | Cali BBQ How To

Do you want to learn to judge a professional BBQ competition? Cali BBQ Pitmaster Derrick Walz, a certified KCBS judge, breaks down the three top things to look for when judging professional barbecue. BBQ Judges Tasting Guide — APPEARANCE: Does the barbecue look good? Is it something that you want to eat? Looks matter. […]
Digital Hospitality Podcast Review | Barbecue News Magazine

Cali BBQ Media’s Digital Hospitality series is a top business and barbecue podcast according to a review in the Barbecue News Magazine. BBQ Podcast Guru Ben Arnot (himself a BBQ businessman with the Smoking Hot Confessions podcast and more) wrote the 2021 review in his regular Barbecue News Magazine column. “Digital Hospitality episodes are conversations […]
BBQ Unboxing | New Ole Hickory Pits Commercial Smoker

Nothing is better for a barbecue restaurant then unboxing the gift of a new smoker. Watch this Ole Hickory Pits unboxing video to share in the excitement as we work to build out our Master Smokehouse at Cali BBQ in Spring Valley. Ole Hickory Pits crafts barbecue smokers in the USA for home or commercial […]
Father’s Day Specials from Sam The Cooking Guy and Cali BBQ | Not Not Tacos + Samburgers

We have teamed up with Not Not Tacos and Samburgers for two Father’s Day 2021 specials! Sam The Cooking Guy’s Restaurants Not Not Tacos and Samburgers collaborated with Cali BBQ for two special ONE DAY ONLY Father’s Day 2021 food items: The Spicy Cowboy Taco and The Picnic Samburger. Check out these mouthwatering food options […]
What is a Ghost Kitchen? | San Diego Virtual Restaurants Profiled by San Diego Magazine

What is a ghost kitchen? And what is the impact of virtual dining on the future of food? Answers to those questions and more were explored in a well-done profile of the San Diego ghost kitchens in San Diego Magazine. READ: What Ghost Kitchens Mean for the Future of San Diego’s Dining Scene Food Expert […]
Dine-In Service Open at Cali BBQ Spring Valley | Welcome Home

Huge news. Cali BBQ is back OPEN in Spring Valley! Come see us in our Spring Valley village as soon as you can whether it’s for dine-in, delivery, or takeout. WATCH: Cali BBQ is Open. Welcome Home! Cali BBQ in Spring Valley has limited dine-in seating in our newly remodeled bar and outdoor patio areas. […]