Best old school: Hayward’s

Photography by Clayton Steward.

The secret to Hayward’s is one simple word: consistency.  Owner Eric Sweeney started working for founder Hayward Spears when the restaurant first opened in 1972. Asked what hedoes differently from Spears since he took over in 2013, Sweeney answers with another single word: “nothin’.” He bought the recipes for the rubs and sauce and has… Continue reading Best old school: Hayward’s

Best place for platters: Chef J BBQ

Barbecue platter at Chef J BBQ. Photography by Clayton Steward.

At Chef J BBQ, every day might as well be Picture Day. Whether it’s an individual meat plate (one to four meats, plus two sides) or one of their gargantuan family platters, every tray that crosses the West Bottoms counter is dressed to impress, ready for its Instagram debut. “You eat with your eyes first,“… Continue reading Best place for platters: Chef J BBQ