N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. \u2013 A much-loved business serving up tasty, slow-smoked ribs, brisket and other barbecue specialties is making moves in Lehigh County.<\/p>\n
Grill Life Barbecue, a food trailer offering wood-fired, slow-smoked meats and homemade sides such as creamy coleslaw, honey glazed cornbread and three-cheese smoked mac and cheese, has announced that it will move in early May to its new location at 3524 Route 309 in the Orefield section of North Whitehall Township.<\/p>\n
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Owner Joe Zellner, with help from his brother, Brandon, opened Grill Life Barbecue in June 2022 at 2562 Route 309 in the Orefield section of South Whitehall Township.<\/p>\n
The trailer will continue operating at its original spot \u2013 located near a Sunoco gas station and across from a Burger King restaurant \u2013 until the moving date.<\/p>\n
In regard to the relocation, the Grill Life team plans to move the business on May 3 and 4 to its new spot \u2013 about a mile up the road next to Shankweiler\u2019s Drive-In Theatre \u2013 and reopen on May 5.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom what I\u2019ve heard there use to be an old bbq truck there years ago,\u201d the Grill Life team announced on the business\u2019 Facebook page.<\/p>\n
\u201cI do want to note that we are not trying to replace history, but we are only moving to this location because it\u2019s perfect for our operation. There\u2019s more parking, picnic tables, shade, drinks and more.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Pictured is Grill Life Barbecue’s \u201c4 Horsemen,” featuring bacon wrapped chicken breast, stuffed with pulled pork and brisket.<\/p>\n
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Before opening Grill Life, the Zellners, both Lehighton natives, had operated a renowned barbecue trailer, Brothers Q, in Florida for seven years.<\/p>\n
The former Brothers Q trailer won several awards before the brothers moved back to Pennsylvania to be near family.<\/p>\n
They also refined their barbecue\u2019s flavor profiles after traveling to top barbecue spots in Tennessee, Texas and other states.<\/p>\n
In Orefield, the Grill Life team uses a wood-fired smoker to cook selections such as brisket, ribs, chicken and pork.<\/p>\n
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Most meats can be enjoyed on a roll as part of a sandwich or by the pound or half pound.<\/p>\n
On select days, customers also can enjoy various specials, including pork belly lollipops and the \u201c4 Horsemen\u201d (bacon wrapped chicken breast, stuffed with pulled pork and brisket).<\/p>\n
Other menu highlights include sides such as creamy coleslaw, smoked brisket baked beans, three-cheese smoked mac and cheese, smoked cheddar bacon potato salad and honey-glazed cornbread.<\/p>\n
The Grill Life team noted that it has taken the time to talk with nearby residents and business owners at the new location.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Everyone thus far has given us their blessings outside of one that we can\u2019t get ahold of,” the online announcement continues.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“I personally am 100% confident in our smoking abilities that there will be 0 issues with smoke whatsoever.\u00a0 We run a very clean fire.\u00a0 Most of the time when you come to our place you can\u2019t even see smoke.\u00a0 That\u2019s the difference between a clean fire and a smoldering fire.\u00a0 If anyone ever, I mean ever has any issues please come to me first and let\u2019s sit down and figure it out. All 3 of us are very respectful people and just want to be a part of the community in a positive way.”<\/p>\n
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