Food, Good Feelings and Community
Off the Cuff with Dragon Pit BBQâs Emerson Holliday
Photo via Facebook / Dragon Pit BBQ
2020 may have been one of the biggest years for discourse surrounding food; from the revelations of insensitive workplace culture to the spread of recipe videos on social media, there was discussion ranging from politics to shared amusement over bad cooking.
In the City of Racine, however, the culinary spirit was ever present and supportive. While events like the annual summer food truck tour were suspended, many restaurants were able to maintain their businesses by offering carry out services and hosting pop up events at The Branch on 1501 Washington Avenue. One of the most popular restaurants to emerge from The Branchâs hosting events is Dragon Pit BBQ. Owner Emerson Holliday started out as a chef before the pandemic and then branched into his own business, selling barbeque and soul food related staples such as catfish and pulled pork sandwiches. His restaurant has also expanded into offering breakfast items each weekday morning at The Branch. Holliday discusses his influences and how Dragon Pit BBQ fits into the culture of Racine.