CROSBY, Texas (KTRK) -- Johnie Mittag, owner and pit master of Straight Off the Road BBQ, has always been passionate about cooking a good brisket.
What started as a hobby, turned into a small business venture with a trailer parked on the side of the road in Crosby, Texas.
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With the help of his wife and two daughters they ran the food truck for 10 years, until they took the big step of opening up a restaurant.
"The community has supported us since day one," said Mittag. "It amazes me when I see the parking lot, restaurant and patio full with people."
The business brought the Mittag's even closer-- Johnie works the pit, his wife and oldest daughter work the counter and the youngest preps the sides and desserts.
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"We opened and everyone needed a job, and we needed all the help we could get," expressed Mittag.
Straight Off The Road BBQ is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
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