Wood was named one of FSR Magazines Rising Stars in 2019 as the CDC of 18 Seaboard. After fighting through the pandemic with pop ups Lawrence Barbecue finally opened in June 2021. In October 2021 Lawrence was named one of the “Best New Cue Joints In The South” by Southern Living Magazine. Shortly after the one year mark at Lawrence, Wood announced a second concept called Leroy’s Tacos n Beer. Leroy’s is set to open in early 2023!