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CCBBQ - Cruse (Crawfish from Arabi) left

Posted on 2/17/22 at 4:42 pm
Posted by t00f
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Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 2/17/22 at 4:42 pm
Just wanted to drop an update that James Cruse aka Crawfish from Arabi is no longer at CCBBQ. He quit despite what management there might say. Also, since he has left the quality has dramatically declined.

He will prob chime in here at some point with what he is up to. His Hogs crew is called Fire & Spice.

This post was edited on 2/17/22 at 7:20 pm
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 2/17/22 at 4:45 pm to
That's a good dude with a bright future ahead of him.
Posted by jamboybarry
Member since Feb 2011
33256 posts
Posted on 2/17/22 at 4:52 pm to
quote:

Also, since he has left the quality has dramatically declined.


How so? Eat there once every month or so and had it last week and it was good as usual. Burnt ends were a little dry but that’s being picky
This post was edited on 2/17/22 at 4:53 pm
Posted by t00f
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Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 2/17/22 at 4:56 pm to
cold food, rubber burnt ends, dry brisket ..

I go there, well use to, once a week.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 2/17/22 at 4:58 pm to
Totally unrelated but who was the BBQ guy that came on here yelling at everyone because they said his food sucked? Chef Rob or something like that?
Posted by t00f
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Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 2/17/22 at 5:00 pm to
yep, Chef Rob. he is a piece of work
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 2/17/22 at 5:02 pm to
quote:

Chef Rob


Where is that guy these days?

Was he the one that burned the tiger on Facebook? I may be thinking of someone else and burning something else. It was bizarre, though.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
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Posted on 2/17/22 at 5:02 pm to
That thread was gold
Posted by Crawfish From Arabi
Member since Apr 2017
317 posts
Posted on 2/17/22 at 5:22 pm to
What's up guys? Yes, it's true, I left there at the beginning of December. I was a partner and the pitmaster. I sold my part back in October, and resigned on December 1st. I had been wanting to leave for months, but didn't want to leave them hanging, and helped train their new pit staff. During that time I was negotiating offers from Deep South Blenders and Louisiana Pepper Exchange. I took the offer from DSB, and I'm their National Sales Manager in bulk spices, seasonings, blends, rubs, custom blends, etc.
I am more than appreciative of the opportunity, and my time at CCBBQ. We had a lot of fun, met a bunch of people, and did some good things in my 3.5 years there. I will always look back at the positives. As far as what they're doing now, I'm not sure what their future holds, and can only hope that they continue what I taught there.
I'm still going to do competitions, bbq events, festivals, and classes. My new team at Hogs is Fire & Spice, which consists of my guys that I won the world championship with, Stalekracker, Erica Blair (winner of BBQ Brawl on FN), and a handful of other chefs, youtube people, and just some good dudes. Stop by and say hi.
I will also have a line of bbq products coming out at some point.
I'll probably get back to being more active on here, so feel free to chat bbq anytime.
This post was edited on 2/18/22 at 7:42 am
Posted by List Eater
Htown
Member since Apr 2005
23706 posts
Posted on 2/17/22 at 5:32 pm to
quote:

Erica Blair (winner of BBQ Brawl on FN)

If anyone was beating my dude Ara, I'm glad it was her
Posted by GeauxTigers0107
We Coming
Member since Oct 2009
11137 posts
Posted on 2/17/22 at 5:36 pm to
My man. Glad to see you back on here. Good luck in your new venture and of course, good health.
Posted by cgrand
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Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 2/17/22 at 6:51 pm to
quote:

Yes, it's true, I left there at the beginning of December. I was a partner and the pitmaster. I sold my part back in October, and resigned on December 1st.

happy that you’re happy but that’s disappointing as a customer. Your BBQ was the best we’ve ever had in town.

Best of luck and see you at hogs
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102323 posts
Posted on 2/17/22 at 6:54 pm to
Lol. I did not edit the subject line
Posted by GreenRockTiger
vortex to the whirlpool of despair
Member since Jun 2020
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Posted on 2/17/22 at 6:56 pm to
quote:

Also, since he has left the quality has dramatically declined.

Funny how a restaurant’s quality is dependent on one person

Good to know
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102323 posts
Posted on 2/17/22 at 7:05 pm to
The pit master at a BBQ restaurant is the guy. Guys like James don’t put up with mediocre BBQ.
Posted by NOFOX
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
10128 posts
Posted on 2/18/22 at 10:21 am to
quote:

Where is that guy these days?



He moved to the northeast somewhere I believe.
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