AWARDS & MEDIA

We're grateful for the recognition Yo Daddio! Barbecue has received since opening in Nokomis. Every award, nomination and media feature reflects the support of our guests and the care we put into our craft.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

BEST OF FLORIDA

REGIONAL WINNER

Bradenton & Sarasota region in the

View the Winners

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

BEST BBQ

Venice Blues, Rock, Reggae & BBQ Festival

BEST OF SARASOTA

2026 FINALIST

***Best Barbecue***Best Food Truck***

View the Winners (announced 10/7/2026)

FEATURED ON ABC 7 's SUNCOAST VIEW

August 21, 2026

Mark and Dawn Daddino joined ABC7's Suncoast View to demonstrate how they make Yo Daddio!'s Texas Twinkies and share how they turned their passion for food into a barbecue business.

Watch how to make Texas Twinkies

INTERVIEW BY VOYAGE TAMPA

July 1. 2026

Voyage Tampa sat down with Mark and Dawn Daddino to talk about how Yo Daddio! Barbecue started, their move from corporate careers to the food-truck business, and their approach to Central Texas-style barbecue.

Read the interview

MEDIA INQUIRES

For interviews, photos or information about Yo Daddio! Barbecue contact Mark and Dawn Daddino at email: yo.daddio.bbq@gmail.com