Barbecue bon viveur Kevin Bludso set to open outlet in central Santa Monica

Arguably Southern California's most celebrated local pitmaster, Kevin Bludso, is set to once again expand his scope of operations and open an outle...

May 1, 2023
7:20 PM

Arguably Southern California's most celebrated local pitmaster, Kevin Bludso, is set to once again expand his scope of operations and open an outlet on Santa Monica Blvd. This will mark the first time that the celebrated chef from Compton has opened a new, full-scale restaurant in a decade. Located at 1329 Santa Monica Blvd, the new branch of Bludo's BBQ will have a minimum of 80 covers and include a full bar. The restaurant will occupy the space formerly held by Truxton's bistro and is next door to the popular Chestnut Club, with parking spaces offered behind the building.

Scott Snowden