Apastioli Featured in Holy City Sinner: From Rockstar to Sauce Star

We Made the Headlines 🎉

I’m incredibly honored and humbled to share that Holy City Sinner—Charleston’s most read independent news outlet—just featured the story behind Apastioli and how it all started with a jar of sauce and a second chance.

Their article, titled “Rockstar to Sauce Star: Joe Gallagher’s Second Act”, dives deep into my personal journey—through addiction, music, redemption, and the road that led to building Apastioli Farms and a handcrafted food brand grounded in faith and purpose.

Here’s a little preview from the article:

"With a past marked by addiction and redemption, Joe Gallagher Jr. has turned his life around by embracing his roots—and his sauce. Apastioli, his Charleston-based brand, is quickly rising from a humble kitchen hustle into a statewide sensation with its sauces, marinated vegetables, and soul."

🙏 This isn’t just a win for me—it’s a moment of validation for every dreamer who’s ever had to start over.

You can read the full article here:
👉 Rockstar to Sauce Star: Joe Gallagher’s Second Act

📣 Why This Matters

Being featured in outlets like Holy City Sinner helps amplify the story behind Apastioli—because this is more than sauce. It’s about faith, food, family, and forging new paths from broken pieces. And with the hardcover book releasing June 1st, and articles coming to Forbes, Business Insider, and Entrepreneur Magazine, it’s only the beginning.

Thank you to everyone who believed in the vision—especially those who supported this brand when it was just a table, a pot, and a prayer.

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