Overview
- Arthur Bryant's said on social media that Garrett, its pitmaster for 28 years, has died, calling him a "cornerstone" of the business.
- Employees returned to work grieving his loss, describing his knowledge and consistency as the restaurant's quiet "magic."
- Co-workers plan to install a plaque by the smoker where he spent much of his career to honor his memory.
- The restaurant noted his public presence, including appearances on stage at the NFL Draft and in television interviews.
- KMBC previously profiled him discussing day-to-day pit work while declining to share proprietary recipe details.