Piggin’ N Grinnin’ to close through at least 2023; owner to have open heart surgery

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One of the area’s more popular BBQ spots is closing.

Piggin’ N’ Grinnin’ announced Friday via Facebook the business will close Feb. 18 through at least the end of 2023 due to owner Michael Piaskowski having open heart surgery.

“It is with a heavy heart and gratitude to all our customers and employees that we are announcing the closing of Piggin N Grinnin,” the post says. “We will be open for business thru the 18th of February! Get your orders and Last Taste of our South to Your Mouth BBQ until then! God willing we will be back in a years time! Prayers and Orders are always welcome.”

Formerly Charlies Piggin N Grinnin, the restaurant opened in the downtown Benton Harbor Arts District in 2004 with both takeout and sit-down dining. In recent years, the restaurant has operated in a small drive through building with a few picnic tables on Cleveland Avenue, near Martins. They also have offered catering of their BBQ items.

(Photos from Piggin’ N’ Grinnin’ via Facebook)