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Most Saturdays, even as LA locals begin to peel back their foggy morning layers to fully embrace the sun, a thin haze remains over one particular Burbank intersection. At Magnolia Boulevard and Buena ...

Santa Maria BBQ meets beef tenderloin in this flavor-packed recipe. I’ll show you how to season it right, grill it over live fire, and lock in that smoky crust. The balance of spice, smoke, and ...

Santa Maria officials are asking drivers to use alternate routes during a road resurfacing project underway across several areas of the city. On October 3, 2025, the City of Santa Maria said in a ...

The Swiss Restaurant in Santa Maria isn’t trying to be trendy, flashy, or Instagram-worthy—it’s too busy perfecting what might be the most underrated regional barbecue style in America. California’s ...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide behind the most ordinary facades, and Shaw’s Steakhouse in Santa Maria, California, proves this delicious theory with every plate they serve.

In a region where the Pacific Ocean meets rolling oak-covered hills, Santa Maria-style BBQ is more than a culinary tradition — it’s a point of local pride. Few embody this ethos as passionately as the ...

American barbecue is a culinary journey through regional traditions, smoking techniques, and flavor profiles that have evolved over generations. Each style tells a story of local culture, available ...

There’s something magical about Santa Maria BBQ that sets it apart from other grilling styles. The secret? Red oak wood, which gives the meat that distinctive smoky flavor you can’t get anywhere else.

The warehouse club has brought Costco members access to a growing barbecue craze. Costco has the ability to create viral hits. Most of the time, those sort of fly under the radar, where members get ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. It’s challenging to find a better year-round destination ...

Three SLO County restaurants made the LA Times 2025 best-in-California list. Jocko’s Steakhouse honored for preserving Santa Maria-style barbecue traditions. Hidden Kitchen and Les Petites Canailles ...