Overview
- The husband-and-wife team of Esaul and Grecia Ramos were crowned Pitmasters champions following Monday night’s Food Network finale that required teams to prepare a five-course meal over the course of a day.
- Post-finale reporting confirmed the Ramoses received a $30,000 cash prize, correcting earlier pre-finale coverage that had cited a $50,000 grand prize.
- The Ramoses beat Canadian chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson of Charcut Roast House in the head-to-head final.
- The team combined Esaul’s barbecue expertise with Grecia’s pastry training for the multi-course challenge, a pairing the couple said they chose for strategic variety.
- 2M Smokehouse, opened in 2016 and already noted with a James Beard nomination and a Michelin Guide recommendation, is likely to see increased national attention, local bookings, and sales after the televised victory.