WHY Pork ribs and rib tips, a bit chewy, properly smoky and full of flavor; try the mixed sauce. WHAT This local chain of South L.A. takeout-only rib joints has its rabid followers and ornery detractors; we’re somewhere in the middle, believing for one thing that even so-so ribs are still a gift from the [...]
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WHY Pork ribs and rib tips, a bit chewy, properly smoky and full of flavor; try the mixed sauce. WHAT This local chain of South L.A. takeout-only rib joints has its rabid followers and ornery detractors; we’re somewhere in the middle, believing for one thing that even so-so ribs are still a gift from the [...]
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WHY Tasty, meaty pork ribs (they’re better than the beef ribs), tender chicken, chicken links and greens; if you don’t want your meat covered in sauce, ask for it on the side. WHAT Vying with Phillips as L.A.’s king of down-and-dirty takeout rib joints, Woody’s smokes good-quality ribs and chicken and pairs them with a [...]
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WHY Memphis-style, slow-cooked, dry-rub ribs, both baby-back and long-bone. Also try the North Carolina-style pulled pork and the superb pork ‘n beans, made with that same pulled pork. WHAT A relaxed corner café with friendly people and a cheerful vibe. If you don’t have time to eat here, you can take it out—and they deliver, [...]
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WHY Worth knowing about when you need a rib fix. WHAT ‘California’ is the operative word in the name of this faux roadhouse; if you don’t come expecting authentic smoked barbecue, you’ll be happy with your tender baby-back ribs, dry-rub St. Louis ribs and tasty hush puppies. Parking can be an issue and the prices [...]
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WHY Baby-back ribs to dream about: smoky, succulent, with a nice char and light crust, and they take out beautifully. Excellent brisket, too. WHAT Zeke’s is a multi-denominational shrine to the art of the barbecue, with chefs channeling some of the country’s most renowned pit masters and turning out Kansas City, Memphis, North Carolina and [...]
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