BBQ winners from weekend fest announced

From left, Leone McDonnell & Roberts employees Lynn Kasch and Saylee Merrill, BBQ Winners Chef Matt from Lilac City Grille (Best Chicken and Pulled Pork) and with People's Choice Award for Best Brisket, Stacey Marchionni of Revolution Taproom and Grill.

ROCHESTER - In addition to the toe-tapping music at Rochester's 3^rd Annual BBQ and Blues fest, festivalgoers who purchased sampling buttons were able to sample the BBQ offerings of participating local eateries and choose the winning entries. The contest was sponsored by Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA.

Winners:

Best Brisket Dale Raymond and Mark Macchioni - Revolution Taproom & Grill (opening late August or early September);

Happy Pappy's Country Store, Best Chicken;

People's Choice Award - Chef Matt from Lilac City Grille;

Best Ribs - Chef Lucas from The Garage at The Governor's Inn;

Best Pulled Pork - Chef Jeff Bisson from Happy Pappy's Country Store.