The second annual Mendez La Bodega barbecue contest, held at La Bodega de Mendez in Anasco on September 9, was bigger and better than ever this year. Over 300 guests enjoyed the barbecue, wine, beer and live music. Ten teams competed for the title of West Coast Barbecue Champion. When the smoke cleared, Greg Fyffe and Team Humo were victorious again. They obviously have barbecue cooking figured out since they have also won the Jack Daniel's competition in San Juan the past two years in a row. In October they will be heading to Lynchburg, TN to represent Puerto Rico in the Jack Daniel's Invitational World BBQ Championship. The Reserve Champion, or overall runner-up, was Brasas Restaurant from Rincon Beach Resort. Cash prizes of $300 for Grand Champion and $200 for Reserve Champion were awarded. In addition to the cash prizes, beautiful trophies made from crystal wine decanters with etched engraving were awarded for 1st through 3rd place in each category.