This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you just don’t have room for a long article. You want a little news brief instead, an amuse bouche of information, if you will. Enjoy!
WHAT:
As if the barbecue weren’t enough, SoFlo locals pro-skater Zion Wright and the indie-rock band Surfer Blood will be at the second annual Bartle BBQ Hang.
Wright, who is from Jupiter, will be doing a demonstration and judging the skate competition for the Aug. 24 event, while West Palm Beach’s Surfer Blood will be the entertainment.
The Bartle BBQ Hang is named in honor of Cory Bartle, a 34-year-old skateboarding enthusiast and on-the-horizon culinary star who died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in October 2022. The event was created by the Bartle family and their close friends. The Hanley Foundation, also based in West Palm Beach and Florida’s largest provider of grant-funded prevention programs to combat addiction, is hosting.
The BBQ and all the catering will be handled by the family business, SandyJames Fine Food & Productions in West Palm Beach.
“We were so moved last year by all of the support and participation from our friends in the skateboarding and culinary communities,” says James Bartle, event chair and cofounder of SandyJames. “This cause is near and dear to our hearts, and we can’t wait to host this again.”
In addition to a variety of kids’ and family activities, there will be a half pipe competition with cash prizes.
WHEN:
Hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.
WHERE:
The National Croquet Center is at 700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach.
COST:
Tickets are $50 for adults, $35 for guests age 13 to 30, and free for children age 12 and younger.
INFORMATION:
To purchase tickets, visit hanleyfoundation.org/events/bbq.
EXTRA TIDBIT:
Speaking of the Hanley Foundation, the organization is also hosting the third annual Boca Celebrity Cookoff on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Waterstone Resort & Marina, 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. Palm Beach County celebs will throw down with their culinary skills for the judges and audience. The event also serves as a kick-off for the Boca Chamber Festival Days series. Admission is $35 in advance and $50 at the door. To order tickets or get more details, call 561-268-2355, email events@hanleyfoundation.org or visit Hanley.info/bocacookoff.
