Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
So we have this dish, The Pearl, that is what you might call ugly beautiful. We put a hearty portion of mac-and-cheese in the bottom of a pint container, then add our baked beans, then our barbequed chopped pork — all topped with a dollop of Rocklands Original Barbeque Sauce. Fork, napkin, you’re ready to …
It’s that time of year again: You forgot to make a reservation. Or you didn’t book the babysitter. Or you’re flying in late from a work trip and aren’t sure whether United will unite you with your sweetheart in time. Breathe. There is still time to order our Smoochy Smoochy menu for Valentine’s Day. Smoky …
It’s almost 2013! We have some scoop as to when you can get your barbeque today and tomorrow: New Year’s Eve: Alexandria, Arlington and Rockville are open until 8 pm tonight. Our DC location will be open until 9 pm this evening. (So if you have any final-hours-of-2012 barbeque cravings, head to Rocklands Wisconsin Avenue.) …
‘Tis the season for an early closing: Arlington, Alexandria and Rockville will close at 4 pm today (Christmas Eve). DC will close at 5 pm. All four Rocklands locations will be closed on Christmas Day so that our hard-working staff can spend time with friends and family. We wish you all a merry Christmas, and …
Every year, we go to one of the fabulous county fairs around DC to buy a pig. Not just “a pig,” but a REALLY BIG PIG. Prize-winning, in fact, raised by a 4H participant. This year was Garrett Murphy’s 279-pound beauty, bought at the auction at the Frederick County Fair. And now you get to …
Oh my. The whole family is showing up at YOUR house for the Labor Day picnic. Sure you can make it all; the Washington Post has collected 20 great Labor Day recipes in a photo-gallery to inspire you. And just in case you don’t want to do all the work, all four Rocklands locations are …
We are all sweating — yes, sweating — through one darn hot summer this year. And oddly, we’re seeing one solution to the heat at our tables: Guests are putting hot sauce, in some cases LOTS of hot sauce, on their barbeque. Residents of warmer lands know all about this trick. In India, one drinks …
We have some good beers, my friends. And when it is so PIPING HOT out there, we want you to stay cool while you eat your barbeque. Each Rocklands has its own special selection, in part because we have managers who love certain combos, and in part because the jurisdictions of DC, Montgomery County, Alexandria …
The headline kind of says it all, doesn’t it? All Rocklands locations are open tomorrow — Independence Day — to serve you mouth-watering barbeque. We do NOT have email or internet access back yet, so please, if you need to reach us, CALL: DC 202-333-2558 Arlington 703-528-9663 Alexandria 703-778-9663 Rockville 240-268-1120 Catering 703-778-8000 Long may …
There is a small town in Connecticut that has a Memorial Day parade every year. Almost the whole town — about 1,500 people — march in the parade, some in uniform, some in shorts. The former postmaster started a tradition of handing out small American flags, so each person has a flag to wave. The …
Mother’s Day hits on Sunday, and you’re pondering what to get that special woman in your life. It’s simple: Your mom (or wife or sister) needs time — time to spend with family, time to work on a special project, time to read a book, time to think. Hmmm, how can you buy her time? …
Love it. May is officially National Barbeque Month. A whole month devoted to great smoky aromas, and fall-off-the-bone meat, and tangy sauces. This is MUCH better than National Dental-Care Month. What, you might ask, should I do to celebrate this tasty month? Very simple: Sometime in the next 31 days, introduce a friend to true …
You know them as the people who keep your business on track, or who make sure your kid’s lost backpack stays in the front office, or who organize lunch for the office retreat. Everyone recognizes them — and says thanks! — on Administrative Professionals Day. This year, why not buy your favorite administrators lunch from …
Those of you who’ve been here before know the drill: One special spring day, you walk into your favorite Rocklands and find a whole barbequed pig displayed on the front table. Crackling skin, melting smoky meat, yummy fixings. Your friendly Rocklands crew member slices you off a chunk or two — complimentary tastes! — and …
For the past few years — four, to be exact — we’ve partnered with Doorways for Women and Families to kick off our Arlington patio season. On Thursday, April 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Rocklands will officially open the Arlington patio with a special Doggy Yappy Hour to benefit Doorways. Two-legged guests will “shed” their …
363 days* a year, our grillmasters are flipping smoky ribs, rich salmon and tasty marinated veggies over our wood fires. For one week, we give them delicious wild meats and fish to prepare HOWEVER they choose — it’s “Grills Gone Wild,” the 2012 edition! Remember the muskrat last year? This year we searched far and …
This weather’s kind of driving us crazy. One day, spring. The next, winter. Then it’s raining and sixty again. Flip-flopping aside, it’s still a good time of year for winter warmers (which help with the gray light). Here’s a fave: Chili and cornbread. Right now, Rocklands’ chili is flying out the door. We make it …
Happy holidays to all our friends and fans! Thanks for your patronage this year; it means a lot to us. We’ve prepared a little holiday video-card for you: Cheers and Happy New Year from all of us at Rocklands.
We could start singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas” right now, but really, that’s not helpful, is it? What you need is a handful of good gift ideas for the barbecue fan in your life. Here are five — some obvious, some not-so: A Rocklands gift card. We have ’em in every location, and YOU …
We’re torn, we admit it. Should we tell you all about the delicious foods we are offering at Art on the Avenue or should we tell you about the abundance of grosgrain ribbon belts and girly little hair bands? Whatever your fancy, be sure to stop over at this fantabulous street fair in the heart …
Funny, we have a WHOLE big list of catering options…appetizers, main dishes, whole barbequed pigs to build a party around. Yet at this time of year, the same four things just fly out the door to parties around DC. We should not be surprised: These dishes are mouthwateringly simple and easy to eat. What, you …
Man, it is hot in DC. This sweaty season turns our minds toward sweet tea, hot grills and firecrackers. July 4th is on a Monday this year — a real three-day weekend! You may have this covered, but in case not: Rocklands has fourth-friendly food. What do people usually get from Rocklands for July 4th? …
We’ve been watching all this rain with a careful eye. Will it stop by Friday? Will the wind die down? Here’s hoping that “yes” is the answer to both those questions, because we can’t wait to barbeque at Flower Mart. We’ve been serving ‘que at the Cathedral for so many years now that we’ve lost …
Ah, spring. Rain, flooding, pollen. And family holidays, when we get together for big meals, fancy dresses and hats. While not AS potentially stressful as Thanksgiving, Easter cooking can be tricky. You have activities in the morning — be they church or egg-hunts or both — that can make getting a big family meal on …
