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Richard McPeake (as of 1/3/09)
Richard McPeake (a.k.a. Educator of "Que") is a professional chef of over 30 years. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Chef Richard is an active member of the ACF (American Culinary Federation), KCBS CBJ (Certified BBQ Judge) and sits on the BBQ Hall of Fame Committee. |
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Chef Richard was awarded the 2008 President's Award from the American Culinary Federation for his work on promoting BBQ and the teaching of Smokology.
He is currently the Culinary & Concept Director for Hurst Restaurant Group, inc. (KC Masterpiece Barbecue & Grill and Baja 600). During his 30 year Culinary career in the Kansas City Area, Chef Richard helped develop concepts and recipe direction for many KC restaurant legends including, Bristol bar & Grill, Plaza III, Fedora Bar & Grill, Houlihan's, Sam Wilson's Meat Market, Stadium Club, Annie's Santa Fe, and Fred P. Otts. Since the early 1980s, Chef Richard has been competing in the BBQ circuit with an Overall Grand Champion Commercial Division at the American Royal and more than 150 barbecue awards since forming the RIB STARS BBQ team with Bruce Campbell.
His smoking cookbook, BACKYARD BBQ "The Art of Smokology!" has been on the BESTSELLER list on Amazon.com for barbecue books for over two years! He has four cookbooks including his latest book Simply Backyard Barbecuing! He is one of the TOP instructors in the Kansas City area, and has taught over 300 classes teaching more than 9000 people in The Art of Smokology and Backyard Grilling! Chef Richard is also the creator and owner of RIB STARS Rub Me Tender Award-Winning BBQ Rubs. |
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- Sunday: 12pm-3pm
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday:10am-5:30pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5:30pm
- Thursday: 10am-7:00pm
- Friday: 10am-5:30pm
- Saturday: 10am-5:30pm
