In a state known more for avocado toast than smoke rings, Smokey and The Brisket stands as delicious proof that California can compete in the barbecue big leagues – one perfectly smoked brisket ...

I once drove forty minutes out of my way during morning rush hour traffic just to get my hands on the chorizo scramble at Nat’s Early Bite in Sherman Oaks, and let me tell you—I’d do it again tomorrow ...