{"id":32869,"date":"2023-06-16T14:47:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T18:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=32869"},"modified":"2023-06-16T14:53:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T18:53:41","slug":"ready-for-bbq-new-4-rivers-smokehouse-opens-in-lakeland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/06\/16\/ready-for-bbq-new-4-rivers-smokehouse-opens-in-lakeland\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready for BBQ? New 4 Rivers Smokehouse Opens in Lakeland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Award-winning 4 Rivers Smokehouse\u2019s<\/a> 15th restaurant opens June 21 at The Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing, a retail and dining destination located at 4729 S. Florida Avenue, in Lakeland. https:\/\/www.4rsmokehouse.com\/locations\/lakeland\/ <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 4,030-sq.ft. restaurant features spacious seating for 92 guests, with large garage doors that open for fresh air. In addition to dining in, the new Smokehouse offers curbside service, a drive-thru option, delivery, and a catering program. The newest 4 Rivers Smokehouse operation creates approximately 50 new jobs for the Lakeland region, including the hire of Lakeland native Johanna Annis, as general manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Named one of the \u201cSouth\u2019s Best BBQ Joints<\/a>\u201d by Southern Living Magazine, 4 Rivers Smokehouse brings the best of barbecue to Lakeland. The Smokehouse will serve its variety of Signature classics, such as 18-hour smoked Signature Angus Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Burnt Ends. Guests will also enjoy popular Homestyle Sides, such as Baked Cheese Grits, Smokehouse Corn, and 4R Mac n\u2019 Cheese. Additionally, the Smokehouse will offer its Vegan Burnt Ends as well as other vegetarian options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEver since opening the first 4 Rivers almost fourteen years ago, we\u2019ve heard a large outcry from Lakeland residents asking us to open a Smokehouse in their city, and it\u2019s always been a goal of ours to do so,\u201d said John Rivers, 4R Restaurant Group Founder\/CEO. \u201cWe\u2019re honored that Publix has given us the opportunity to open a Smokehouse in its beautiful Publix GreenWise Market complex in Lakeland, which bridges the gap between our nearest locations in Kissimmee and Tampa. We are thrilled to bring our barbecue ministry to Lakeland where we are neighbors with Publix, a company that shares our commitment to giving back to the community.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re <\/strong>excited to welcome 4 Rivers to the area,\u201d said Publix Director of Communications, Maria Brous. \u201cNot only do we share similar values like serving our communities, but we also share the love of good food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT 4R RESTAURANT GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in Winter Park, Fla. in 2009, 4 Rivers Smokehouse is a family-owned \u201cBarbecue Ministry\u201d specializing in 30-day aged Smoked Angus Brisket, Homestyle Sides and John Rivers Originals. Voted \u201cBest BBQ in the South<\/a>\u201d by\u00a0Southern Living Magazine<\/em>, 4 Rivers is led by Founder\/CEO John Rivers, who strives to support the local community through exceptional products, steadfast customer service and uncompromised integrity.\u00a0For more information visit\u00a0www.4RSmokehouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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