Los Angeles, Ca
Three L.A. barbecue spots to try Memorial Day weekend
Barbecue season is sizzling as Memorial Day weekend rolls into the weekend, marking the beginning of summer.
Since 2019, Los Angeles has seen a rise in the number of new barbecue restaurants and pop-ups with each bringing their own rich flavors and unique Southern California influences.
1. Moo’s Craft BBQ
Located in Lincoln Heights, Moo’s Craft BBQ was founded by Andrew and Michelle Muñoz in July 2021.
In almost three years, the local barbecue hotspot and taproom has earned three consecutive appearances on the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants List, finishing in the top-10.
Most recently, they’ve even appeared in the Michelin Guide as a top barbecue restaurant.
The business began as a backyard pop-up, with hours-long lines with eager barbecue fans looking for some of their delicious, Cali-Mex flavors.
Specializing in central Texas-style barbecue, Moo’s is renowned for its tender brisket, which is slow-roasted and seasoned with a simple salt and pepper rub. The menu also features impressive pork ribs, spicy house-made sausages, and smoked turkey.
Besides the meats, Moo’s offers distinctive sides like creamy esquites, dill-heavy red potato salad, and a highly praised tres leches bread pudding.
2. Smoke Queen Barbecue
Founded by Winnie Yee-Lakhani, the restaurant owner turned pitmaster started in her backyard during the pandemic.
Yee-Lakhani, a 14-year restaurant veteran, faced the devastating loss of her businesses and nearly 50 employees.
Instead of giving up, she used the lockdown period to master the art of smoking meat. Not long after, she secured a spot at Smorgasburg, a popular weekly market in downtown Los Angeles with diverse food vendors and artisanal products.
Her style combines its unique fusion of American barbecue techniques with Asian flavors. Their offerings include standout items like smoked brisket, pork belly char siu, and Korean Dino beef ribs.
3. AGL Craft Meats
AGL Craft Meats, led by owner Alec Lopez, is an acclaimed barbecue operation in Los Angeles known for its Texas-style smoked meats.
Lopez was born in the South Bay to a Cuban Father and Mexican mother. His father worked at Fuddruckers, a San Antonio-based burger chain.
Originally operating as a pop-up, AGL Craft Meats has gained a reputation for its exceptional brisket, chipotle cheddar sausage, and pulled pork.
Whether you’re visiting or a local, these are three barbecue spots you don’t want to miss.
Los Angeles, Ca
Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup begins as crews face 85 million pounds of spoiled food
Cleanup efforts are underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. Los Angeles Fire Department crews remain at the Lineage warehouse near Union Pacific Avenue and South La Puente Street as they transition into the overhaul phase, searching for […]
A hospital needs help identifying a male patient who was found injured and unconscious in downtown Los Angeles.
The man is believed to be in his 30s, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center.
He was found injured on the ground on Omar Street and has been hospitalized since June 22.
He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has brown eyes, dark brown hair and tattoos across his upper body.
He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him or contact loved ones. Workers did not disclose the nature of his injuries.
Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call clinical social worker Cesar Robles at 323-409-6885.
The public can also call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253 or, after hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., call 323-409-6883. On weekends, call 323-409-5254.
Police are asking the public for help Wednesday in identifying a hit-and-run driver who left a woman badly injured in Long Beach late last month. The May 24 crash occurred around 11 p.m. as the victim was crossing East 2nd Street, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Video provided by police showed a dark-colored […]
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