Anthony DiBernardo is the owner and smokeman at Swig&Swine BBQ. 49 years young, he’s married to his soulmate Meghan. They are long time residents and lovers of our community!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Son, Asher – 19; Daughter, Mia – 15; and Stepdaughter, Peyton– 11
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love making people happy with BBQ!!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Edmonds Oast, Glass Onion, and Graze
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
31 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Jamie Westendorff
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I’d like to see the sights in our country that I haven’t seen yet.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Red Dawn, Sopranos, Ozarks, Yellowstone
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Living long enough to retire.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Commodores
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
S&S Cafeteria
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
My childhood best friend Fred. I miss him. Swig&Swine
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
As big as it gets, it’s still small.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Cooking pigs
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was big into theater and band in high school.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Whitefish Montana
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December; It’s a tie between Thanksgiving and Christmas; May the Fourth Be With You
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My wife
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
All of the team at Swig&Swine and my wife
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Coffee and caramel
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfortable, Safe, Relaxing
