California has its own home-grown barbecue style, but outside of the Central Coast, few know of it. It’s called Santa Maria, and it’s California through and through: no-nonsense, seemingly effortless ...

Discover BBQ lingo in California that can confuse outsiders, but locals understand every word and take their smoked meats ...

The Nuke Puma Santa Maria-Style is the ultimate Argentine grill that is sure to upgrade any grilling experience. Whether you prefer to grill in close proximity to the flames or at a distance, this ...

Some regional barbecues frequently take center stage, pushing other styles undeservedly out of the way. But this underrated style earns a spot on your grill.

Don’t let it be said a young guy can’t make it anymore. Santa Maria’s own JD Sinor is thriving while spreading Santa Maria-style barbecue love around the globe. His custom-made, adjustable grill ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...