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February 28th, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n What a wonderful night!\u00a0 After a successful event, GABLIFE 2020 at the Texarkana Municipal Auditorium (The Birthplace of Rock N Roll), featuring Blue October\u2019s lead singer, Justin Furstenfeld, GAB representatives were invited to an after-party at Naaman\u2019s Championship BBQ in Texarkana.\u00a0<\/p>\n Naaman\u2019s catered a pre-event, meet-and-greet dinner the night before the event for all the event panel participants along with Katherine McClerkin and John Vutech who were responsible for organizing this event.\u00a0 We were told Naaman\u2019s had an award-winning BBQ and we were not disappointed.\u00a0 So, we were looking forward to going to Naaman\u2019s and meeting the family behind the name.\u00a0 We weren\u2019t prepared for the outstanding \u201cSouthern hospitality\u201d we received.\u00a0 The family greeted us with open arms and gave us a tour of their restaurant.\u00a0 Afterward, we all sat together \u201cPatriarch\u201d Darby, his wife Patti, daughter Camelia, chief cook Atch, and the restaurants namesake, 15-year-old son, Naaman, and shared wonderful conversation.\u00a0 We felt so at home that we now consider them as family.<\/p>\n But there was more to come.\u00a0 Darby informed us that he was going to cook us a signature steak dinner.\u00a0 It was spectacular!\u00a0 James, who is picky about steak, said \u201cIt was one of the best steaks I have ever had\u201d! We all concurred. \u00a0It melted in your mouth!\u00a0 If you are traveling through Texarkana you must stop at Naaman\u2019s Championship BBQ, it will be an experience you will never forget.\u00a0 The restaurant is filled with history and the most breathtaking d\u00e9cor, artwork and memorabilia; you will be mesmerized.\u00a0 This is a MUST stop experience!\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t get better than Naaman\u2019s Championship BBQ \u2013 The BEST food, hospitality and atmosphere.\u00a0 Southern hospitality at the highest level! Thank you for the incredible experience! 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