Blue Dot Barbecue is a restaurant located at 310 North De Villiers Street, in the heart of the Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood. It is owned and operated by Thomas Long, Jr. and his son, Byron Long.
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History
Blue Dot is named for its original owners, Blue Robinson and his wife Dorothy ("Dot"). Their nephew, Thomas, was an early worker at the restaurant and took over operations circa 1987.[1] The restaurant opened in the 1947[date uncertain] and was originally located in the Eastside neighborhood, near the H&O Restaurant. It later relocated to the intersection of De Villiers and Wright Streets, moving again to its current location circa 1995.[date uncertain]
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Menu
The menu has only two dishes: a hamburger ($4) and a barbecue rib sandwich ($7.21). A variety of chips and canned drinks are also available.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:00-2:30
- Tuesday-Friday: 11:00-5:00
- Saturday: 12:30-5:00
- Closed Sunday
Phone number
- (850) 432-0644
References
- ↑ "Black History Month: Business sees success by just staying small." Pensacola News Journal, February 3, 2004.