Beachwood—”Where the Fork Meets the Pork”—serves fish (salmon and albacore), ribs, brisket, beef short ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken . . . a farm full of meat. And it’s all dry-rubbed and slow-smoked with applewood, pecan and oak. (For vegetarians, there’s a formidable fried green tomato sandwich with smoked fresh mozzarella, basil, mixed greens, balsamic and Tabasco—outstanding.) And while you won’t find Bud Light or PBR at Beachwood’s bar, the place does stock beer—22 great ones on tap—although if you’re not a beer enthusiast, chances are you won’t have heard of a single one of them. Beachwood orders single kegs and serves ’till they’re dry, creating a constant rotation of some of the best craft brews around.

BEACHWOOD BBQ 131 1/2 MAIN ST | SEAL BEACH 90740 | 562.493.4500 | BEACHWOODBBQ.COM | OPEN TUES-SUNDAY 11:30AM-10PM | FOOD FOR TWO, $20-40

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