With restaurants from all corners and cultures of the world, the food diversity in Los Angeles is something we’re always proud to celebrate. When it comes to the city’s Black-owned restaurants, we’re especially thankful for the flavors, traditions and communities they bring to the table. From Hollywood to South LA, these are 18 of our […]
ChowNow Loves Local: Celebrate BBQ in the Queen City
Hey all you Charlotte BBQ lovers! For one weekend only, ChowNow is teaming up with five local hot spots to offer their limited-time take on the classic BBQ sandwich. From macaroni and ribs to spicy jalapenos and blue cheese slaw, this list will leave you hungry to order. Not in the area? No problem? Download […]
Celebrating Diversity: Kevin Bludso of Bludso’s Bar & Que
From the streets of La Brea to the shores of Australia, the delicious meats and sauces of Bludso’s Bar & Que have delighted the senses of hungry diners everywhere. Founder and Chef Kevin Bludso had his first introduction to barbecue in Corsicana, Texas. He eventually found a passion in the smoky spreads that his Granny […]
Know Your Sauce: South Carolina BBQ
According to Lake E. High–the President of the South Carolina BBQ Association and author of the book “A History of South Carolina Barbeque”–the first people to cook barbeque were the Native Americans who barbequed pork on makeshift grills when the Spanish introduced the pig to the Americas in the 1500’s. South Carolina is known by […]
The 5 Best Takeout Spots for Tailgating in Los Angeles
As every NFL fan knows, tailgating is a sport of its own. Football season is in full swing and there is no better way to celebrate than with your team’s favorite regional specialty. Watching the game with friends? Entertaining a crowd doesn’t have to be stressful, just order in. Thanks to Los Angeles’ diverse food […]
The 7 Best Politically Themed Restaurants in D.C.
It’s a tiny district with a big impact. In D.C., there’s no such thing as a casual bystander to politics when American history is built into your daily landscape. In a place where your local news is often your national news, the Washingtonian sense of pride (or smarty-pants humor) can be found in the profusion […]
The 10 Best Takeout Spots in Culver City
In the past decade or so, once-sleepy Culver City has blossomed into an exciting food destination. If you’re grabbing food with friends on the westside, chances are someone pitched a place in Culver City. And why not? Culver City is back in action as a booming area. The New York Times praised Culver City as […]
Five Los Angeles BBQ Spots You Have to Try this Summer
If summer had a flavor, it would be the sweet juiciness of richly charred BBQ. From June to September, you can find us gathered around a smoky grill on a warm night, firing everything from baby back ribs to sweet corn. During these months, BBQ hot spots across Los Angeles are brimming with guests. Some […]