A promotional portrait photograph showing pitmaster Ray Lampe, aka Dr. BBQ, c. 2017. Captured in a medium close-up shot, Ray Lampe smiles directly at the camera with framed eyeglasses, white hair, and a full white beard. He wears a black short-sleeved chef jacket featuring a colorful flame-patterned collar, set against a red and black graphic wall backdrop.
Ray Lampe, aka Dr. BBQ, c. 2017 Credit: c/o Datz Restaurant Group

Ray Lampe, also known as “Dr. BBQ,” is once again serving up the meats, this time at his new concept Squiki Tiki in Clearwater Beach. 

Located within the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, at 100 Coronado Dr., the new barbecue-tiki hybrid will celebrate its official grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

A press release says Squiki will offer guests “smoky BBQ classics alongside tiki-inspired cocktails in a laid back, tropical setting.”

“Squiki Tiki combines my passion for barbecue with Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach’s welcoming hospitality and commitment to the local community,” said Lampe, who was a contestant on Food Network’s “Chopped,” as well as “Tailgate Warriors With Guy Fieri” and American Grilled.”

Squiki Tiki will be open for both hotel guests and the general public every day from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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This article appears in Nov. 12 – 18, 2026.

Colin Wolf has been working with weekly newspapers since 2007 and has been the Digital Editor for Creative Loafing Tampa since 2019. He is also the Director of Digital Content Strategy for CL's parent...