New Jersey may not be much of abarbecue state, but Christopher Barlow Sr., a native of Hillside, has long been in abarbecue state of mind. Last year, he opened Big Barlow’s BBQ & Catering, and local residents can now often find his orange food truck parked outside area establishments and on site for annual community events.

This coming weekend, the truck will be at Backward Flag Brewing, located in Forked River, and will return to ManaFirkin Brewing Company, in Manahawkin, on March 30.