Chef Timothy Hollingsworth made an idiosyncratic move from the kitchen of the French Laundry to this new barbecue joint in Studio City, with the notion of “joint” rejiggered for a more discerning culinary age.
Website: barrelandashes.com
Number of seats: 86
Average per-person check: $33
Popular dishes: Hoe Cake with maple butter; smoked brisket with Greater Omaha Certified Angus Beef; Frito pie with chili, Cheddar, sour cream and green onion; “Best Damn Chick’n Sandwich Ya Ever Had” with coleslaw, jalapeño, pimento cheese and toasted poppy seed bun.
What people come for: Specialty cocktails, cold brews, teas, and eclectic local beers on tap.
Address: 11801 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, Calif.
Phone Number: 818-623-8883