🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥The day we've been waiting for has arrived. 🇫🇷🔥Black Smoke Barbecue continues our journey through Saint-Martin for the 2025 Festival de la Gastronomie, and this time we're heading into the streets of Marigot for one of the biggest days of the entire festival — the Saint-Martin BBQ Competition.In Episode 1, we explored the Village de la Gastronomie, met some of the people behind the festival and watched massive dino beef ribs and brisket hit the smokers in preparation for BBQ day.Now it's time to see how it all comes together.Brandon heads down Rue de la République as competitors fire up their grills and smokers, cooking their way through multiple categories for a chance to be named the Best BBQ in Saint-Martin.But barbecue is only part of the story.Throughout the day, the streets of Marigot come alive with steelpan, Carnival dancers, music, food and the culture of Saint-Martin. We also sit down with the Texas judges as they share what they're looking for in the competition and introduce the island to another barbecue tradition.Then we head into the Village de la Gastronomie, where Texas barbecue meets the Caribbean. We're talking brisket, massive dino beef ribs and the flavors of Bludso's BBQ, before Brandon continues eating his way through Saint-Martin — including freshly grilled lobster along the Marigot waterfront.As the sun goes down, we return to Rue de la République. The smokers are still going, the streets are packed, the music is playing — and eventually it's time to find out who will take home the trophies and be crowned among the 2025 Saint-Martin BBQ Competition winners.From Texas barbecue to Caribbean open-fire cooking, from the competition pits to Carnival in the streets, Episode 2 is about more than who wins.It's about the food, the people and the culture behind the smoke.🔥 In this episode:Saint-Martin BBQ • BBQ Competition • Dino Beef Ribs • Brisket • Bludso's BBQ • Caribbean BBQ • Grilled Lobster • Carnival • Steelpan • Village de la Gastronomie • Rue de la République • Marigot • Festival de la Gastronomie • Island Culture🌎 BLACK SMOKE: SAINT-MARTIN — EPISODE 2If you haven't watched the first chapter, start with Episode 1 and follow our entire Saint-Martin journey.Subscribe to Black Smoke Barbecue for more stories from the people, places and traditions shaping barbecue culture.We tell the stories behind the smoke.Special thanks to our sponsors Exhibit Supply and Harder Charcoal for supporting Black Smoke and helping us bring this story from Saint-Martin to you.Festival de la Gastronomie • Saint-Martin 🇸🇽#BlackSmokeBarbecue #SaintMartin #BBQ #CaribbeanFood #FestivalDeLaGastronomie #SXMHarder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor.👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order!🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.comExhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last.🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue📲 Connect With UsInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecueFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue