A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 10-70 BBQ Food truck was held today Friday, July 9, by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Shown, from left, are Melody Cusick, REMAX Partners; Rita Davis-Roberts, REMAX Partners; Emilee Rhodes. 10-70 BBQ; Ben Rhodes, 10-70 BBQ; Amber Rhodes, 10-70 BBQ; Kim Strawbridge, Lake City Bank; Olga Glossett, REMAX Partners; Renea Salyer, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber director; and Sherry Giese, The RGroup Real Estate Team.
In back is Dakota Bruder, 10-70 BBQ. Photo provided by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce.

News Release

SYRACUSE — Today, Friday, July 9, the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly built 10-70 BBQ food truck. The Ben Rhodes family recently received their Kosciusko County permit and opened their food truck operation this week.

Rhodes, his wife, Amber, and their four daughters and son-in-law run this family business. They enjoy making their own rubs and sauces. Rhodes recently retired from the North Webster Fire Department hence part of the name 10-70 after dispatch lingo from his days in the department.

Customers can purchase different types of BBQ products by the pound. Meals consist of brisket sandwiches, pulled pork, pulled chicken, corn chip pie, BBQ sundae, and ribs. They will be stationed in Syracuse, Ligonier and Kendallville. Learn their daily location and hours by following them on Facebook at 10-70 BBQ or reach out about catering special events by calling (574) 529-2093. Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber welcomes 10-70 BBQ to the Syracuse area.