Restaurants & Bars

Bridgewater BBQ Food Truck Episode Airs On Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Friday

Guy Fieri stopped by Big Pinks BBQ to film an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" that airs Friday night on Food Network.

The eatery will close early Friday at 3 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. to watch the episode.
The eatery will close early Friday at 3 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. to watch the episode. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Don't forget to tune in! A Bridgewater restaurant will be featured in a new episode of Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Friday.

Guy Fieri, the platinum-haired mayor of "Flavortown," dropped by Big Pink's BBQ located at 483 Union Ave. in Bridgewater to film the episode. It airs at 9 p.m. Friday on Food Network.

The food truck is known for its Hickory smoked baby back ribs, brisket, pulled chicken and pork. They also have a line of homemade sauces and they also cater.

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The eatery will close early Friday at 3 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. to watch the episode.

Find out what's happening in Bridgewaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Previously, Somerville restaurant Turf Surf and Earth was also recently featured on the show on July 8. Read More: Food Network Debut For Somerville Restaurant Is Friday

After Big Pink's BBQ, Joe's Meat Market in South Bound Brook will air on Friday, Aug. 12 at 9 p.m.The restaurant is the latest eatery in Somerset County to be visited by Fieri. Read More: Guy Fieri Visits Joe's Meat Market To Film Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives

"Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" began in 2006, with Fieri traveling across the country to visit locally-loved restaurants and sample some of their famous creations.

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