Luke Walton helping open a BBQ joint he co-owns
Aug 10th, 2007 by Inside Hoops
Luke Walton and other Los Angeles Lakers will celebrate the opening of Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ at The Market Place in Tustin next Tuesday at 1 p.m. The first 200 people in line will receive a free T-shirt, and special offers will be given out while Luke Walton and his teammates sign autographs.
Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ is a Memphis-style barbeque restaurant specializing in authentic southern recipes with a Southern California taste. Based in Carlsbad, Joey’s is known for its award-winning baby back ribs, slowly smoked brisket and pulled-pork and free-range hand-pulled barbeque chicken.
Luke and brother Chris Walton, Director of Development, are partners in Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ along with namesake owner Joey Maggiore.
Hmmmm. Luke’s dad is a long standing vegetarian. Wonder what conversations came down re this?