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 More than just ribs!
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Tacoma native Gary Kurashima has spent years learning the nuances of great barbecue. Stop by and let his crew cook up a delicious meal for you.

About Mr. Warthog and the Warthog Barbeque Pit

GaryTacoma native Gary Kurashima (aka "Mr. Warthog") has over 25 years of restaurant experience around the Pacific Northwest. From the Alaska Salmon Bake in Fairbanks to H.D. Hotspurs in Kent and the smoke pits at the Puyallup Fair, Gary has spent years learning the nuances of great barbeque. For more background info, check out some of the reviews. Or e-mail Mr. Warthog.

The Warthog Barbeque Pit has been a labor of love for Gary and his family. Here is a brief pictorial history of the Warthog Barbeque Pit.

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Mr. Warthog his self
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The Barbeque King!
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It's all in the wrist
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Original Cabin
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After much hard work
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Warthog BBQ today
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Putting the stove in
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Interior today
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Start of kitchen extension
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Kitchen extension, stage 2
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Almost done!
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Building the deck
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The deck, part 2
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Finished deck
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Deck and Banquet Barn
HOURS: Mon - Thurs, 11 - 8 ... Fri, 11-9 ... Sat, 10 -9 ... Sunday, 10-8