Introducing... FunniBonz Dressings and Marinades

Did you know that FunniBonz recently introduced a brand new product?  We now have three new dressings that we think you will absolutely love.  They are unusual flavors, different than what you would find on your regular store shelves.  And so far, people that have tried them have loved them.  Here are the new flavors:

Mango Jalapeno Vinaigrette: Sweet and tangy but with that FunniBonz kick that you already know and love.  It will brighten up the flavor of any salad but especially those with crisp, green lettuce.

Mediterranean Vinaigrette: The combination of olive oil and lemons give this dressing it's distinctive and unforgettable flavor.  Aside from salad dressing, it makes a great marinade for light items like shrimp or scallops.

Wild Blueberry Vinaigrette: Our signature item.  This is the flavor that folks request at holiday parties and family gatherings.  Sweet organic blueberries mix so well with piquant rice wine vinegar you'll wonder how you never had it before.   

The dressings are currently only available at the West Windsor Farmers' Market on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm and at the Robbinsville Farmers' Market on Mondays from 2 pm to 7 pm.  Be sure to get out early, we sell out fast!

Then check in with us on Facebook and let us know what you think!

FunniBonz is Barbeque Jersey-Style!

Here's another article about Jim and his FunniBonz endeavors written by Stefanie Angstadt in this week's Asbury Park Press.

After reading, log on to our Facebook page and give Jim some love!  And we thank you all for the love and support!  Stay tuned for more FunniBonz news and information!

FunniBonz is still growing!

Check out this awesome article by Sherrina Navani in May 22nd's Trentonian about how FunniBonz is growing... now and in the near future!

Leave us a note and let us know if you've tried the sauce and what you think about it!

Looking for something new?

Have you tried 3 Monkeys Mustard created by FunniBonz friend Dan Collins? 

Yes?  Don't you just LOVE it? 

No?  Then what are you waiting for? 

Take a gander at this article posted by the Trentonian, read up on Dan and his sweet and spicy concoction, and then go out and pick up a jar or two.  If you stop in at Pennington Quality Market, you'll find it in the condiment section, just a few shelves away from your favorite FunniBonz! 

Your food will thank you!

A Little Bit of Press

Check out this article about inspiration and perspiration at Statepress.com. Jim's story is highlighted!

Another Quick Mention

Check out this mention of FunniBonz in the article "Getting into the Thick of BBQ Sauce!" by Max Bean on Thrivepoint.com.

And don't forget:  We will be at the NASFT Fancy Food Show on January 17, 18 and 19 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.  Look for us at booth #778!

Let's play FunniBonz "Did You Know!"

...that FunniBonz products are now Gluten-Free?  You didn't?  Well, you do now!  Can't you hear all of those people with Celiac's disease breathing a collective sigh of relief as we speak?  And no more searching the jar for that one elusive ingredient that always manages to ruin the whole thing for you!  Just look for the words "Gluten Free" right on the label!

...that the entire family of FunniBonz sauces are Certified Kosher?  What?  You're losing a lot of points here, try to keep up!  We were officially certified by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America all the way back in October of 2009.  So the answer is "Yes, you can serve FunniBonz spicy veggie dip at your son's Bar Mitzvah!"  (Phone calls are being made... caterers are updating their party menus... it's a MAD house!)  Just be sure you see the Orthodox Union symbol on the label!

...that we are coming out with not one but TWO new products?  Ok, yes, you probably did know that.  But did you know which two?  And better yet, do you know when?  Aha!  I knew we would stump you!

As noted in our header, one of the new products will be a Sweet and Tangy Mustard sauce.  I know!  We are excited as well.  Just think of all of the things you can do with a tangy mustard sauce accented with sweet clover honey...  top your roast beef sandwich... coat your pork chops and then bake them to perfection...  spread it on that warm but lonely slice of ham on your plate... dip your soft Philly-style pretzel braid...  oh, the possibilities are endless.  (Here - grab a napkin - I think you're drooling...)

You're gonna want to hold on to that napkin because the next sauce we are introducing is a Fiery Chipotle sauce (Fire being the operative word! Stay with me here.)  We know you love Spicy.  We can tell by the speed in which we must restock it in our stores.  If you are already a fan of our Spicy sauce and nothing else will do then, by all means, stick to what you know. 

But if you are one of those folks that loves a challenge, if you enjoy the feeling of having your nose run while you devour your wings, if you love to eat ribs while not actually being able to feel your tongue...  ok, maybe it's not that bad!  Actually the Fiery Chipotle Barbeque sauce has the flavor and characteristics of the Spicy sauce with one big diference.  Where the kick in our Spicy Sauce has a mellow finish, the Fiery Chipotle Sauce keeps the heat coming.  And it will still have you coming back for more.

Look for both of these new sauce beginning in March 2010.  We know you are probably already planning menus around these sauces.  Believe us, it will be worth the wait!

So how'd you do?  Did you already know all of this stuff or did you learn something new today?  If you'd like to find out these things first-hand - you know... be in the know... sign up for our newsletter on the left.  We won't bombard you with junk mail or sell your info to anyone (we PROMISE!) but we will send you the occasional newsletter, special offer, event notice or coupon.  And (bonus!) you will always pass these tests with flying colors!

Thanks for playing!  Have a Spicy New Year!

Win it Wednesday: FunniBonz Barbeque Sauce

Today's a great day to head on over to the Jersey Bites website. Why? Because it's Win It Wednesday! And this week's prize? A FunniBonz Fun Pack. The Pack consists of two jars of your favorite sauce, a BBQ mop and an exclusive FunniBonz t-shirt!

All you have to do to win is to tell Jersey Bites how you plan to use the sauce once you get it. Here's a hint: the more creative, the better!

You can also blog or tweet your entry. Just be sure to leave a trackback to your site or a link to your tweet along with your contact info.

The contest ends on Tuesday, August 18th. Have fun, be creative and good luck!

Check out Jim's Elevator Pitch on MSNBC

Click the link below to see Jim in action:


Elevator Pitch: FunniBonz Barbeque Sauce

What did you think? Would YOU take another meeting? Let's hear your comments!

The sweet (and tangy) taste of success

Jim was featured in the August 4, 2009 issue of the Wall Street Journal. Here's a snippet:

His first sales were to friends. Then on Jan. 2 this year, Mr. Barbour walked into Pennington Quality Market, a store in Pennington, N.J., his hometown. The owners encourage locally made products. Don Rellstab, the store manager, really liked Mr. Barbour’s passion. Mr. Barbour started doing in-store demos. “He was like a circus barker, cooking up meatballs or ribs or chicken pieces,” Mr. Rellstab says.

The store sold $10,000 of sauce the first six weeks, at $5.99 a jar, says Mr. Rellstab. Then in March, Mr. Barbour started working on the manager of Whole Foods in Princeton. “He would say ‘Call me back in two weeks,’ or ‘Come in next month,’ and I would,” Mr. Barbour says. “It was just persistence.”

Click here to read the story in it's entirety.

The sweet (and tangy) taste of success - Related Stories - SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs

More AWESOME interviews!

We were interviewed by the Home News Tribune, East Brunswick's hometown paper, while sampling our wares at the Fancy Food Show last month. Check out our interview here:

Central Jersey specialty foods jockey for attention at worldwide Fancy Food Show

Also, Mrs. Mo also writes for NJ My Way and her article was revised and printed here as well:

The Sauce Guy

Read up on FunniBonz then pick some up in your local market and see what all the fuss is about. Although our sauce can be enjoyed 365 days a year, Summertime is always be best time to enjoy good friends, cold beer and good great barbeque!

Check out Jim's Interview with Mrs. Mo's New Jersey

Some people would say that Jim Barbour is a saucy kind of guy. But the West Windsor entrepreneur would take that as a compliment!

After launching his own line of all-natural BBQ sauces called FunniBonz in December 2008, Barbour has been treating NJ residents to his unique and all-natural creations. As of January 2009, FunniBonz has sold 2,200 cases which are 26,400 jars and are in 102 store locations and have received orders from Market Meats in Vancouver, Canada and Selfridges in London, England making them an International company. With 3 full time employees, 6 part time employees, 12 part time independent contractors and 1 intern for the summer, FunniBonz is growing rapidly!

Click here for the rest of the article.

FunniBonz is on YouTube!!!

Click below to see our ad!!!

FunniBonz All Natural is at Whole Foods Markets

FunniBonz All Natural Barbeque Sauce, both Original and Spicy, can now be found at Whole Foods in Princeton and Marlton, NJ. It's going fast! Get it while it's hot!

Marlton
940 Route 73 North

Marlton, NJ 08053

Phone: 856.797.1115

Fax: 856.797.1660

Princeton
3495 US Route 1 South

Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: 609.799.2919

Fax: 609.799.2918

Lucky 13

Who says Friday the 13th means bad luck? On Friday, March 13, 2009, we added 13 more stores to our fold: 4 Associated Supermarket stores and 9 Key Food stores - all in the great state of New York.

So I ask again... who says 13 isn't lucky???

McCaffrey's West Windsor now carries FunniBonz BBQ Sauce!

More great news! We have expanded again. Not only can you find FunniBonz at the McCaffrey's in the Princeton Shopping Center, you can also pick up a jar of your favorite sauce at the McCaffrey's location at the Southfield Retail Center in West Windsor.

The best thing about the West Windsor location is that McCaffrey's Wine and Spirits is right next door. So you can pick up some wings and sauce at the store, then scoot next door for your favorite beer and "Wha La!" you're ready to party!

(Call us! We're always willing to stop by and party with you!)

The FunniBonz Street Team will be at three locations this weekend: McCaffrey's in Princeton, McCaffrey's in West Windsor and, of course, Pennington Quality Market, with samples galore. Stop by and see us, won't you?

McCaffrey's in Princeton now boasts the best BBQ Sauce in the country!

The deal hadn't officially gone down at the time the interviews took place by the Times of Trenton or The Pennington Post but as of today, FunniBonz is on the shelf at McCaffrey's Supermarket in Princeton, NJ.

As longtime customers of McCaffrey's, we are honored that the Princeton Shopping Center location would give us a chance to show our stuff.

McCaffrey's, much like our other purveyors, is a high quality gourmet-style market with a lot to offer to their customers: an expansive deli, colorful fresh produce, all natureal Angus beef, professionally sweet bakery items, and flexible catering services to name just a few. You can even shop online!

Next time you are in the Princeton area, be sure to stop in and experience the McCaffrey's store. Have some time to spare, you are going to want to stay for a while. And don't forget your FunniBonz!


Princeton Shopping Center
301 Harrison Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-683-1600

Mon.-Sat.: 7am-10pm, Sun.: 8am-9pm

FunniBonz Sauce is now available at all DiCicco's Market Locations

FunniBonz can now be found in all SIX locations of DeCicco's Family Market stores.

DeCicco's Family Market is your hometown gourmet store. With huge selections of fine cheeses, deli meats, seafood, an expansive bakery, fresh sushi and a wide selection of beer from all around the world in addition to your regular grocery items, DeCicco's should be your family market as well.

The FunniBonz Street Team is doing an on-site demo today, January 30, 2009, at the Ardsley Store, however, you can pick up the sauce in any of the following locations:

Ardsley

21 Center St.

Ardsley, NY 10502

(914) 813-2009

Pelham

43 Fifth Ave.

Pelham, NY10803

(914) 738-1377

Chester Heights

505 New Rochelle Rd

Bronxville, NY 10708

(914) 668-3149

Scarsdale

58 East Parkway

Scarsdale, NY 10583

(914) 725-3807

Jefferson Valley

3651 Lee Road

Jefferson Valley, NY 10535

(914) 245-1262

New City

180 S. Main St.

New City, NY 10956

(914) 639-6996

Tell your friends and neighbors! FunniBonz is coming to their area soon as well! And, of course, you can always order via the web!

And remember... it's OK to lick your fingers!

Welcome to Westside Market

For you fortunate New Yorkers with a craving for good BBQ to warm you in the winter, FunniBonz can now be found on the shelves at all four Westside Market locations.

Westside Market is an upscale gourmet deli and market with fresh produce, imported cheeses, gourmet chocolates, and a considerable assortment of delicious prepared foods. They also have a wonderful top-notch catering service.

In the midst of your gourmet shopping, be sure to pick up a jar of FunniBonz Barbeque Sauce for the big game this weekend. Your guests will thank you (and so will your tastebuds!)

There's one near you:

Westside Market (Upper Westside Morning Heights)
2840 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
p: 212-222-3367
f: 212-222-1500

Westside Market (Upper Westside)
2171 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
p:212-595-2536
f:212-595-2793

Westside Market (Chelsea)
77 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
p:212-807-7771
f:212-807-7774

Maywood Marketplace (New Jersey)
78 W. Pleasant Avenue
Maywood, NJ 07607
p: 201-843-8361
f: 201-291-9065

Email: info@wmarketnyc.com

Grab Some Gear!

Ok, so you've tasted the sauce. Now you want to share the joy with your friends and family but need an easy way to work it into the conversation. Fortunately, we have the perfect solution for you: FunniBonz Gear!

We have t-shirts, tote bags, mugs and more available with just a simple click. Feel free to browse around and choose your favorite. Check out the examples on this page.

Once you get your gear, you may have to answer some questions. Here's a guide to get you started:

Your friend: What's that you've got on there?
You: My new FunniBonz t-shirt.
Your friend: What's FunniBonz?
You: Only the best barbeque sauce that you've ever tasted...
(We'll let you take it from here...)