Let the Texans have their brisket. Concede the pulled pork to the North Carolinians, and pay homage to the superiority of Memphis ribs. Californians own tri-tip. Quite honestly, tri-tip is a bit of a ...

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those ...

Even though it was almost 20 years ago, my mouth still waters when I remember my first taste of great Santa Maria barbecue. I was meandering up the 5 Freeway on my way north. It was lunchtime, and for ...

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later — a food truck devoted to all things barbecue. Marc Dobson, an ex-Navy commander with a passion for barbecue, has taken his pellet smoker, which uses ...

Even though it was almost 20 years ago, my mouth still waters when I remember my first taste of great Santa Maria barbecue. I was meandering up the 5 Freeway on my way north. It was lunchtime, and for ...

If you’ve ever tasted the legendary Cardiff Crack from Seaside Market in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, you know just how unforgettable it is. This Cardiff Crack Tri Tip recipe brings all the rich, savory flavor ...

It wasn’t long ago that our options for cuts of steak were limited. If you wanted a rib-eye or New York strip, no problem. If you were looking for a skirt steak or a flat iron, that might have taken a ...

Blindfold a Santa Barbara resident near a Chicken Ranch restaurant and, based on the alluring open-flame cooking aromas coming off the grill, they'll be able to tell you exactly where they are. "We ...

Few things are more iconic on the Central Coast than tri-tip. Whether you eat it with barbecue sauce or salsa, that oh-so-delicious triangular cut of beef is an institution in San Luis Obispo County.