We had the good fortune of connecting with Aaron Moon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Aaron, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
As a food, BBQ transcends societal norms and stereotypes as it has the unique ability to connect people on a different level. We wanted to bring that connectivity to our community and build a binder that is long lasting and leaves a legacy.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
We are a small veteran owned and family operated BBQ joint in San Tan Valley, AZ. After months of planning we opened Mooner’s BBQ Galley in December 2020 as a weekend only, takeout and delivery location. After some early success, we added indoor dining and have recently expanded our hours. We are now open Thursday-Sunday.

Since opening Mooner’s, my wife and I have continued to work our regular jobs. Working seven days a week has been tough and when you add monsoon related power outages and flooding which forced multiple closures, catching COVID, rising food costs, and just the general stress of owning and operating a restaurant, to say our journey has been challenging is an understatement.

A few of the biggest things we have learned along the way are patience, perseverance, and becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We have some cool must sees here in the San Tan Valley-Queen Creek area. Schnepf Farms and the Olive Mill offer neat agritainment venues. The Pork Shop is always a must for meats and snacks if you’re in the area. We’re not quite there yet but we would love for Mooner’s BBQ Galley to be on this list of local destinations someday.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My Dad, Aaron Moon Sr. for always encouraging me to be the best me possible. My Wife, Christa for always supporting me and my crazy ideas. The United States Navy for giving me the opportunity to learn from some of the best and brightest that this country has to offer as well as the opportunity to lead some of the finest men and women in the world.

Website: www.moonersbbqgalley.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoonersBBQGalley

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