Food-themed competitions take culinary celebrations to a whole new level, mixing creativity, skill, and sometimes sheer silliness. From racing after cheese to battling with oranges, these quirky ...

If you were in the area of the Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto on Saturday, there was no escaping the smell of barbecue coming from the parking lot of Famous Dave's. That's because six barbecue teams ...

One of the most awarded barbecue pitmasters is coming to Modesto to judge a local competition and name who has the best ribs, chicken and more. No pressure, right? Famous Dave's restaurant near ...