This month’s team lunch was at Heritage Bbq. I was interested in trying Heritage Bbq as the Orange County restaurant was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023. Chef/Owner Daniel Castillo was inspired by Central Texas Bbq and is using California white oak to smoke his meats.
beef brisket
Coop’s West Texas BBQ

Scent of mesquite smoke fills the air. I watch smoke pouring out of the smoker. Reminds me of some great bbq joints I visited in North Carolina. Set the smoke free.
Kangnam Korean Bbq

Our team lunch for October was held at Kangnam Korean Bbq. I prepped by skipping breakfast. I wanted to make sure I had room to try everything we ordered.
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Papalo Kitchen

After posting my review of Modbom the chef Drew Bent reached out to me and we had a conversation about his burger. So it’s not a pre-made burger. The beef is smoked and held till ordered. Chef Drew was quite passionate about the artistic integrity of his burger and does not allow modifications.
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Smokey and the Brisket

I liked visiting this area when I was younger. Lake Murray was a place for me to relax and feed the ducks. It was quiet and peaceful, a reflection of this area.
El Barbecue

I sail my memories of home, Like boats across the Seine. And watch my father’s eyes Watching the setting sun Set in my father’s eyes again This Mortal Coil – My Father I have been to this spot many times in the past. There was another bbq joint named Sonny’s BBQ here back in 2014. […]
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Mabel’s BBQ

We were staying at the Palms and Maggie noticed there was a bbq run by celebrity chef Michael Symon here. Mabel’s features Cleveland style bbq. I love bbq so we made plans to visit.
Bowlegged BBQ

You can smell the smoke a block away. I lucked out and found parking along the street in front. Scent of smoke is much stronger now. I walked over to the side of the building and found the source.