The family behind Saladino Smoke got their start cooking for their sons’ teammates and families during sporting events. Enthusiasm for their fare eventually led to them taking over the high school concession stand. After falling in love with the food industry, they opened up Saladino Smoke. Now, Grand Rapids, MI residents can have a trailer chock-full of barbecue classics roll into their events. The beauty of barbecue is that it creates meats with such powerful flavors they speak for themselves. The pitmasters here use 100% wood fueled smokers to cook their choice cuts low ‘n slow over oak, cherry, apple, and mesquite. This ups the ante on the smoky taste and results in some of the juiciest, most full-flavored ‘que the Mitten State has to offer. From brisket to ribs to pulled pork, these eats will leave your inner carnivore giddy. Drooling? Of course you are, so book Saladino Smoke for your next event. MUST TRY Grilled Chicken — Tender slices of grilled chicken seasoned with roasted garlic and oregano vinaigrette.