A popular food truck is now downtown Marion’s latest eatery and it’s got an even larger array of barbecue, smoked meats and a variety of tasty side items, all made from scratch and served with pride.
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Smoke A ‘Lil Smoke celebrates opening downtown Marion location
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Recently, the McDowell Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new downtown location of Smoke A ‘Lil Smoke, which can be found at 28 East Henderson St. At the ribbon-cutting were (from left) Chamber President Kim Effler; Natalie Bell, events coordinator for the Marion Business Association; Mike Phipps, father of co-owner John Phipps; Donna Mueller, business partner and mother of John Phipps; Emily Brow, sister of John Phipps; John Phipps; Shannon Odom, director of McDowell County Tourism Authority; Jordyn Phipps, sister of John Phipps; Terry Valentino of McDowell Technical Community College; co-owner and business partner Jerry Higdon; and City Manager Bob Boyette.
Jerry Higdon, co-owner of Smoke A ‘Lil Smoke, talks about his eatery with Emma Mathews of the McDowell Chamber of Commerce and Shannon Odom, executive director of the McDowell County Tourism Authority.
You have lots of options for good food at Smoke A ‘Lil Smoke in downtown Marion.
Here is one of the plates available at Smoke A ‘Lil Smoke.
The loaded fries are another popular item at Smoke A ‘Lil Smoke.
The Smoke A ‘Lil Smoke restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
The McDowell Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Smoke A ‘Lil Smoke on East Henderson Street in Marion. At the ribbon-cutting were (from left) Natalie Bell, events coordinator for the Marion Business Association; co-owner and business partner Jerry Higdon; City Manager Bob Boyette; Jordyn Phipps, sister of co-owner John Phipps; co-owner John Phipps; Donna Mueller, business partner and mother of John Phipps; Emily Brow, sister of John Phipps; and Chamber President Kim Effler.
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