Commonwealth Club BBQ & Chili Extravaganza

The club’s  family-friendly BBQ  & Chili shindig is coming up at 1 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 11. Bring friends and neighbors, too:

We need some volunteers for the set up at 10 a.m., as well as a few hands for the take down when the smoke clears. In between, we’re talking sunshine and temps in the high 60s — perfect for our outdoor foodfest.

BBQ & Chili Mover & Shaker Mark Menton says:

We are looking to present the club members and their guests with a real barbecue experience by offering authentic dishes prepared by our own pit masters and chefs. If you’re not a big BBQ fan, consider it a massive Jets/Giants tailgate party:

• 8 different examples of chili specialties

• Several styles of brisket

• A whole roasted pig

• A pile of pulled pork

• Stacks of BBQ ribs

• Grilled pizza

• Jambalaya

• Marinated pork loin

• BBQ wings

• Grilled hot dogs, burgers, chicken and sausages

• Corn on the cob

• Southern-style sides:  BBQ beans, potato salad, mac ’n’ cheese, cole slaw and corn bread

• Applegate’s ice cream, baked pies and yummy desserts

• Craft beers and specialty-themed cocktails

• Live music

• NFL football and MLB baseball on our 10 HD screens

• Lots more

So far, we have 12 volunteer cooks to share their specialties.  We can always add more, if you have dishes that you would like to include.  It’s not a competition, it’s a sampling of great dishes from our membership. The more cooks the merrier.

• It’s a family-friendly event

• Bring friends

Date:  October 11

Time:  Food served all afternoon, starting at 1 p.m.

Cost:  $20 adults and $5 for kids 17-and-under

If you want to participate in cooking or in organizing the event, contact James Cousins at (973-670-3053) or jacousinsbci@aol.com.