Dixie's BBQ is a popular barbecue restaurant at 11522 Northup Way, Bellevue, Washington, 98004. It gained notoriety for its hot sauce, "The Man," and bumper stickers throughout the area which read, "Have you met The Man?" It was opened in 1994 by Dixie and Gene Porter, who had lived in the Seattle, Washington area for 30 years, working as a nurse and a mechanic, respectively. (The sign outside still reads "Porter's Automotive.")
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Gene Porter's death
Gene Porter died of cancer on February 28, 2010. His wife Dixie and daughter LJ continued to operate Dixie's until LJ died on February 2, 2011. Dixie carries on the business in the original location. Gene and Dixie also had a son, Alton Porter, who owned the catering business Porter's Place. On June 28, 2012, Alton Porter died of a heart attack. Porter's Place is no longer open.
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References
External links
- Review of Dixie's in The Stranger
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