Barbecue is pretty serious business for those in the know. There are a myriad of different techniques, ingredients, and sauces involved, each unique to its region or founder. Ali and Matt Clark hail ...

With so many different styles of regional BBQ in the U.S. alone, barbecue can easily mean different things to different people. California is, admittedly, not necessarily synonymous with the concept ...

Ike Simas has Santa Maria-style barbecue smoke in his blood. The third-generation Santa Maria Valley resident has worked Elks Club barbecues for 63 years, and captains one of its 12 barbecue teams. “I ...

Santa Maria-style barbecue dates back to the mid-19th century, when settlers in rancheros throughout the Santa Maria Valley roasted sirloin over red oak fire. A century later, in the 1950s, Santa ...

How far would you drive for really good barbecue? Kelly and Orlando Cepeda log serious miles long before the meat hits the grill. The couple, who opened El Vaquero Santa Maria BBQ in Keizer, only uses ...

Barbecue comes in all shapes and sizes, focusing on different animals and coming from different origins. The Carolinas and Texas BBQ lovers will fly their flag show their allegiance, but on recent ...

Cover beans generously with water. You don’t need to soak them as they are small and cook relatively quickly. Bring to a boil and add salt and pepper. Turn heat to simmer and cook two hours or until ...

Crystal Bermudez is your community news reporter covering northern Santa Barbara County, including the Santa Maria, Lompoc and Santa Ynez valleys. The smell of red oak smoke and sizzling meat will ...

Locals braved the heat in Santa Maria this weekend to attend an annual festival celebrating the rich culture of North Santa Barbara County. On Saturday afternoon, Pioneer Park was filled with the ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. The busy Gold Land BBQ pop-up returns this Sunday, May 30, ...

The month of May is the traditional month in which we remember those valiant women and men who gave their lives in the service of their country and communities. The week beginning with Mother’s Day, ...