A steady stream of barbecue lovers turned out on a soaking-wet Wednesday for the opening of Rodney Scott's BBQ in Birmingham's Avondale area. Scott, a James Beard Award-winning chef who grew up in working in his parents' barbecue restaurant in Hemingway, S.C., partnered with Birmingham restaurateur Nick Pihakis of Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q to start Rodney Scott's BBQ, which also has a location in Charleston, S.C. "Birmingham is a big city, but it feels like a small town," Scott said Wednesday. "The Southern charm that you encounter here is great." The restaurant is at 3719 Third Ave. South. Go here to read more about Rodney Scott's BBQ, and check out the the photos below to see what Scott's got cooking at his barbecue joint. -- Bob Carlton
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Rodney Scott, a James Beard Award-winning chef, tends to a batch of pork ribs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Pulled pork plate with slaw and baked beans. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rodney Scott, (left) with his business partner Nick Pihakis of Jim 'N Nick's. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Barry Teasley tends to the whole hogs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Erwin Franklin in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Whole hogs and racks of pork ribs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rodney Scott, a James Beard Award-winning chef, tends to a batch of pork ribs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Mopping sauce on the whole hogs in the pit room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rib plate with greens and Mac and cheese. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Interior photos of the dining space and the bar. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Interior photos of the dining space and the bar. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Whole hogs and racks of pork ribs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Interior photos of the dining space and the bar. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Exterior photos including outdoor dining areas. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ opens in Birmingham at 3719 3rd Ave. South. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Exterior photos including outdoor dining areas. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rodney Scott, (left) with restaurant general manager Roscoe Hall. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Interior photos of the dining space and the bar. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rodney Scott, a James Beard Award-winning chef at is new restaurant on opening day. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rib plate with greens and Mac and cheese. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Barry Teasley tends to the whole hogs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rodney Scott, a James Beard Award-winning chef, tends to a batch of pork ribs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Steak sandwich with potato salad. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rib plate with greens and Mac and cheese. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Whole hogs and racks of pork ribs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Pulling the pork from smoked whole hogs in the Pit Room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ opens in Birmingham at 3719 3rd Ave. South. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Haywood Fuller tends to a batch of pork ribs in the pit room. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Interior photos of the dining space and the bar. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Exterior photos including outdoor dining areas. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com
Interior photos of the dining space and the bar. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
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