Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

Holiday Monday = Brunch! Come join us as we enjoy a Labor Day Brunch until 3pm, along with all of our award-winning BBQ all day long! Our Chicken and jalapeño cheddar cornbread Waffle is a must try! And did we mention the $10 full bottle Mimosa Carafes? See you at brunch!

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Exciting News! Smokecraft Modern Barbecue is participating in Arlington Restaurant Week October 14 - 21!
Get ready to enjoy a week of great food at special prices. Learn more at https://www.arlingtonchamber.org/arlington-restaurant-week.html.

Thanks for hosting your event with us! Are you looking for a great venue for your next event? Visit our event link on our website and let our team help you build a great event!

Are you ready for tonight’s debate? Will it be Ribs or Brisket in ‘24! Come in tonight to debate and pick up our latest t-shirts to show your support! But hurry, the shirts are only available while supplies last!

was so great this past weekend that the memories keep on coming! Our restaurant team worked through the sweltering heat to bring the people of DC some of our best BBQ all weekend long! Missed trying it downtown? Come visit our restaurant in today!

Our award-winning, house made pork rub separates our pork from the rest. These butts are just soaking in all that flavor before being loaded into our smokers!

Wondering what it’s like to be a fierce competitor on the BBQ circuit? Check out Pitmaster Drew talking about it as he prepares for the 32nd Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle on the Designated Drinker Show!

‎Designated Drinker Show: PT 1 :: Drew Darneille :: Owner & Pitmaster :: Smokecraft Modern BBQ on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Designated Drinker Show, Ep PT 1 :: Drew Darneille :: Owner & Pitmaster :: Smokecraft Modern BBQ - 6 Jun 2024

Congrats to all of the Class of 2024! We look forward to celebrating with you all month long! Looking for a large event or catering for your party? We’d love to help! Visit our website for more info!
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Thanks Arlington Magazine for the feature! We hope our tips help everyone on !

How to Make Great BBQ, Per an Expert Pitmaster - Arlington, VA Monitor cooking temps, wrap that brisket or pork butt while it rests, and other takeaways from Drew Darneille at Smokecraft Modern Barbecue.

Working with great Prairie Fresh products yields great results! It’s an honor to once again make this list!

Amazing to be on this list! We scored a perfect score on our Chicken in Williamsburg this past weekend for the first time!

Welcome to the club, teams! Here, we're all about celebrating excellence, and nothing tops the BEST of the best! Out of the many KCBS-sanctioned BBQ competitions held over the past weekend, these standout teams have secured their spots in the prestigious ranks of our 700 and 180 Clubs! Hats off to each and every one of you!

A special shoutout to Boggs Hog BBQ Team with a flawless 700 not just on Day 1 but also for dominating Day 2 of the New Jersey KnoQ-out Campground BBQ Series 🔥 Impressive!!

Don't forget to tag us in your posts for a chance to be featured on our social media stories!
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Thanks Northern Virginia Magazine for the feature! Our Smokey cocktails are the perfect complement to anyone’s meal!

3 NoVA Bars and Restaurants Serving Picture-Perfect Smoked Cocktails Where to find smoked cocktails in Northern Virginia? Smokecraft Modern Barbecue, WHINO, MacMillan Whisky Room.

Interested in becoming a Certified BBQ Judge? Here’s a class not to far away that you can take so you can do it!

Judging Class Registration - Bel Air Downtown Alliance Have you been looking to judge the competitions at the MD State BBQ Bash? The Bel Air Downtown Alliance is offering a judging class in preparation of this

We opened up and look what we found right inside the cover! We are honored to have been named one of the best spots in Northern Virginia! Thanks for the great features! Come check out our Barbacoa Tacos, Mac & Cheese and Southern Sky (pictured) today to see why these are some of the dishes/smoked cocktails in our area!

Our team kicked off our 2024 campaign by heading to the 3-day BBQ Gives Back KCBS Contest in Urbanna, VA, and what a start it was! Kicking things off as soon as we arrived Friday night, our team competed in the 1-meat Chicken and Ribs contest, along with Turkey Smoke BBQ . Despite being behind from the get go, our team won 1st Place Ribs and finished 5th in Chicken to kick things off!

Wasting no time, we jumped immediately into preparations for the first of two full The Kansas City Barbeque Society contests on Saturday. Prepping well into the early hours of the morning, our team finally settled in, right as the rain settled on top of us for the entire cook. in our 270 Smokers over Jealous Devil charcoal, our Prairie Fresh cooked great, leading to top-10’s in both and , but it was The Butcher Shoppe winning 1st place that secured us as for Day 1 Overall! Congrats to Optimus Swine 757 for their Reserve Grand Championship and being named the Virginia Grand Champion!

After enjoying a terrific Mid Atlantic Barbecue Association social for dinner, Day 2 prep got underway. Fighting cold, windy temps, we turned out another amazing cook, finishing 5th in Pork and 10th Overall for Day 2. Congrats to Muttley Crew BBQfor their massive 708 Grand Championship and Ham Squad for their Reserve Grand Championship!

Also, a huge thanks to Tuffy Stone for donating his old trophies for the event, allowing more money to be raised for the Burn Survivor Foundation! It’s pretty neat to have his trophies now on our shelves!

A huge thanks to our sponsors, who would could not do this without: Boost Your BBQ and . Next up for the team is the Revolutionary BBQ Brawl in Williamsburg next month!

Spring is here and our is getting ready to get back out on the road! See where we’re planning to be this season as we continue to drive ourselves to cook the DMV’s best ! Thanks to our 2024 team , who we can’t do this without: . We look forward to seeing everyone on the road this year!

*schedule subject to change based upon the needs of the restaurant, events being added/cancelled, or personal reasons

Forget this weekend; we’ve got ! We’re serving up hot Pastrami all weekend long, sliced to order, or on our famous Black Crack Reuben! But don’t delay, we’ll only have it while supplies last this weekend!

Our look so good! Which are you enjoying this weekend?

Join us for for Drew’s most ambitious menu yet! Enjoy a 3-course for only $55/person! Included is a shared appetizer, entree, and shared dessert. But make your reservation now, tables are going fast!

Thanks for all of your orders! We hope you enjoy! We’re serving off of our regular menu tonight, Christmas Eve, until 7pm, then our team will be taking a holiday break to spend time with our families. Happy Holidays everyone!

Who’s excited for their ! We’re lining up all of these to be smoked now! Are they ready yet? 🤤🤤🤤

Pitmaster Drew is working on an amazing menu for our Fire & Ice NYE 2024 party! These Smoked Bruschetta bites are just the beginning! Only a handful of $100 tickets remain; get yours now!

Clarendon's hottest NYE party is at Smokecraft! Bring in 2024 with , a premium open bar, a BBQ buffet, passed apps and more!

Tickets Include:

Premium Open Bar 8pm-midnight
Premium BBQ Buffet 8pm-10pm
Passed Hors D'oeuvres 8pm-10pm
Complimentary Champagne Toast
Complimentary Coat Check
Party Favors
$25 Gift Card for 2024

Limited tickets available, starting at $100. Get yours before they're gone through the link below:

www.eventbrite.com/e/smokecrafts-fire-ice-new-years-eve-2024-tickets-769353776857?aff=Facebook



*all attendees must be 21+ with valid government issued ID for entry

Let us cook for you this holiday season! Our Holiday Feast menu is out now, featuring our Smoked Duck, Smoked Lamb, Prime Rib and . And of course all of your favorite sides! Build your holiday package today at the link below:

www.smokecraftbbq.com/holidayfeasts

Who else is thinking today? Our Smoked Pumpkin Pancakes topped with a real bourbon infused maple syrup are waiting for you 🤤 Did we mention our $10 Mimosa Carafes? Sounds like you know where to today!

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