Co-owner Charles Clendenin set up his 11th Street BBQ stand at the beginning of December to appeal to young professionals and foodies, he said. Due to the recent chilly weather, he’s arranged his stand to allow cold-conscious customers to drive-through.* Name: The Brown Bag
* Location: 932 E. 11th St.
* Products/services: Consumers can order traditional barbecue with a modern twist at this roadside stand on 11th Street. Everything is smoked over a hardwood fire, including holiday hams and turkeys. Co-owners Charles Clendenin and Greg Rollins built a menu that includes brisket, butt, chicken, ribs, smoked portobello mushroom sandwiches and more. Customers can drive through, or park their cars nearby and hang out, although recent low temperatures have caused the drive-through option to skyrocket in popularity.
* Age: 20 days
* Startup investment: $3,000 included the smoker and the first round of food.