Go Los Angeles Card on August 12, 2008, at 07:51AM – #1

This BBQ actually sounds like a great place. the hole in the wall places are usually the best

celia on August 12, 2008, at 10:00AM – #2

this is great news! i might not make it to 53rd and vermont, but 7th between olive and grand is definitely close enough to walk or take the DASH for my bbq king fix.

akamomo on August 12, 2008, at 11:06AM – #3

The corner of 7th & Olive can use it! 7-11 sucks a bit but the restaurant/market under The Brockman should do a lot. Wondering how long until a single of the retail spots under the 7-11 building will be leased - hopefully more unique spots like the rib place. 7th street has certainly been changing, keep it up! Can't wait to give these guys some business.

Laurey T on August 12, 2008, at 03:44PM – #4

This makes my belly very very happy.

Jeremy R on August 12, 2008, at 04:39PM – #5

"Wondering how long until a single of the retail spots under the 7-11 building will be leased - hopefully more unique spots like the rib place. 7th street has certainly been changing, keep it up! Can't wait to give these guys some business."

The 7-11 building is called the mandel.

There is an upscale thai place going into that ground space. It will have fancy cocktails, be open late, the full deal.

The people leasing it are called Maison LLC.

http://www.angelenic.com/797/maison-metro-applies-upscale-twist-to-thai-cuisine/

Will Campbell on August 12, 2008, at 04:49PM – #6

Clearly the size of the storefront forced the owners to lop off the "Loves America" that used to be part of its name at Fig and Cesar.

bromike666 on August 13, 2008, at 06:30AM – #7

I went to BBQ King Loves America once, it kinda sucked.

Spring Street Smokehouse FTW!!!!!!!

Trspot22 on August 13, 2008, at 10:36AM – #8

Spring Street is ok but BBQ King is the real deal and definitely not as boojie!

Raul on August 13, 2008, at 12:31PM – #9

Today was their first day. Having some tri-tip right now for lunch.

bromike666 on August 14, 2008, at 06:41AM – #10

Trspot22,

Maybe I ate there on a bad day but I swear everything was dry and chewy. Since then in my 9 years downtown I've not once considered going back. I've eaten at SSSH 10 times or so and have dreams about their BBQ.

Lets settle this once and for all and get the IAAL together for a "BBQ showdown" ride. In the meantime I'll go back and try "BBQ King Used To Love America" again and see what I get.

Casper on August 14, 2008, at 06:11PM – #11

Went today.

It was average, at best. Dry meat.

Spring Street is far superior both in food and experience.

Urban Bruin on August 16, 2008, at 03:10AM – #12

Great to see BBQ King is staying in downtown (a small store front is better than nothing) but it seems like we may have a ribs war brewing. A new addition to downtowns BBQ scene has just opened up, "Showbiz Ribs" on 6th between Grand and Olive. They're giving it a go with with evening hours until 9 pm, 7 days a week.

Bromike guess you'll have to add another seat to your "BBQ Showdown"

akamomo on August 17, 2008, at 03:26AM – #13

@ Jeremy R:

You sure the Thai deal is still on? Things look 110% frozen in terms of any work going on in the retail space of The Mandel (worst name ever, perhaps owner hasn't heard of Howie), previously known as The Coulter Building.