August, 2010
Cincinnati.com:700 WLW highlights the winners of the Miss BarbeQ contest through a live web broadcast. We had over a dozen submissions, and at least 5 finalists. Check out the winners and what they had to say on radio by clicking here.
March, 2010
Cincinnati.com: The Busy Barbe Q mannequin plans to wear her birthday suit and a little less for turning one years old. Read More
July, 2009
Huffington Post feature on how the “Busty Mascot Can Stay”: But restaurant owner Kenny Tessel appealed, and Monday night Reading's Board of Zoning Appeals agreed with him 3-2. Read More
LA Times feature on the BarBe-Q: She stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall, a voluptuous bombshell in denim short shorts and a pink Hawaiian bikini top straining over with generous cleavage. Cars screech to a stop; drivers stare and point. Read More
May, 2009
Associated Press Cover Standing on the sidewalk outside each day, Barbe uses quiet sex appeal to beckon passersby inside to taste what Cincinnati Magazine named the city's Best Barbecue a few years back. Read More
Asylum.com Article: "She's my own stimulus package," Tessel said. "I don't seem to qualify for anything from the president Read More
Dayton Daily News feature on Associated Press: Under Reading (REH'-ding) city rules, the 5-foot-10 brunette is considered a sign and requires a permit. Read More
Associated Press Video: Kenny Tessel, chef to the stars and owner of KT's Barbecue in Reading stands up for his first amendment freedoms Read More
ABC.Com: The board said Tessel may continue to use the figure only if it's dressed more modestly in front of the restaurant, too. He plans to appeal. Read More
April, 2009
Business Courier Feature If Eve was made from Adam’s rib, BarBe is here to sell it back, for $18.95 a rack. Read More