Ruben Santana

Years of Participation

2024

Ruben Santana is an exceptional pitmaster and chef who has gained a reputation for his outstanding culinary skills and his dedication to perfecting the art of barbecue. As the founder and owner of Bark Barbecue, he has built a loyal following of customers who appreciate the depth of flavor and complexity in his dishes.
Ruben has found ways of implementing his Dominican heritage into his dishes. From smoked then fried pork belly known as chicharron to sides such as arroz moro and maduros. Ruben envisioned a menu that would be welcoming to anyone who is familiar or unfamiliar to smoked BBQ.