Welcome to the home page of Big Daddy's Bar-B-Q! Thank you for taking the time to stop in and learn more about us. Big Daddy's Bar-B-Q is located in Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa. The family-owned and operated business was established in 1983 by Ike Seymour, aka Big Daddy, and his wife, Arnzie Seymour. The restaurant is currently located at 1000 East 14th Street. Big Daddy's restaurant is known as one of the best places for ribs in Des Moines and as an excellent caterer. They catered to President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore while the two politicians were visiting Iowa. Many celebrities have professed their fondness for his mouth-watering food and unique sauces. Big Daddy has received local and national attention for his sauces. He has appeared on Peter Jennings World News Tonight and the Early Show with Bryant Gumbel, among others (see Video). Perhaps the thing Big Daddy is best known for are his barbecue sauces which are suitable for anyone's taste buds. The Mild and House Hot varieties are available in select supermarkets and drug stores in the Midwest, and through mail order. The extremely hot sauces are available at the restaurant and through mail order only. Currently, the hottest sauce Big Daddy offers is called "HELP!" All of Big Daddy's extremely hot sauces contain a secret spicy ingredient known only to Big Daddy, a descendant of Bahamian parents. To date, only one known person has been able to eat an entire sandwich with one of his hottest sauces on it (see Video) . Big Daddy has been recognized for his untiring commitment to public service. The proceeds generated by the entry fees of contestants participating in the "World Class Hot Sauce Contest" have been donated to the Food Bank of Iowa. Big Daddy also donates food and clothing to children in the Des Moines Public school system and gives generously in fundraisers at his church.
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