I tried out a nice new BBQ place in Hollywood, near the Beverly Center last weekend. The Smoking Joint was the name of the place although what jumps out from the sign is "Fine California BBQ". The food there was good and the BBQ sauces were very good but nothing really jumped out at me. I'd recommend trying the place out although with Baby Blue BBQ and The Wood Ranch being so close, it's hard to say that it's a must try.

The place, however, that did make The List was The Bowery in Hollywood. A stone's throw from Arclight, the self-proclaimed first gastropub in LA has an interesting burger (served on an English muffin) but the sandwich that has won me over is the Chicen French dip. Gruyere and Sauteed onion with chicken jus on the side, the sandwich was delicious and filling. The shoestring fries are also particularly tasty. This sandwich definitely makes The List of favorite meals in LA and I have to say that The Bowery has also made The List of fave eateries in the area.

Later this week, I might compile the full lists of favorite place/dishes.