Oxtail birria tacos, vegan gombo, soothing tofu, political crudités and vegetable trays at Bludso’s Bar & Cue.
, Mr. Jim’s and so many more. Bludso insists that Los Angeles doesn’t get enough credit for how influential it’s been. “We had barbecue people who go back 30, 60 years from everywhere, Memphis, Arkansas, Kansas City,” says the master pitmaster and TV cooking show host and judge . “just passed away, but his restaurants are still here and I’m trying to get him into the Barbecue Hall of Fame. Every show I do, I fight for L.A. barbecue.
As we talk, Bludso’s executive chef, Jimmy Weathersbee, presents a gorgeous tray of brisket, pork-spiked collard greens and mac ’n’ cheese with a magnificent crust. With him is Stanley Hernandez, a 22-year-old pitmaster in training who rose to his position from dishwasher. Hernandez was able to spend some quality time with Bludso earlier, and wants to thank him before his shift ends. “He’s got the touch,” Bludso says. “And he wants to learn.
Weathersbee, who is the chef who ensures the food meets and exceeds Bludso’s high standards, hears the raves for the Creole cabbage, pauses a moment and says, “I think we’re going to have to put that on the menu.”Alta Adams chef Keith Corbin’s take on gumbo is this vegan gombo.
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