UCLA-style BBQ

A couple of months ago, the New York Times did a great review of ballpark food in every baseball stadium in America. Jerry Crowe just pointed out that one of the highlights of that series — the BBQ brisket sandwich at Angel Stadium — has a Bruin connection.

The sandwiches are made by Beach Pit BBQ, an Orange County restaurant owned by former UCLA catcher Tim DeCinces.

From the NYT review:

What to order: The brisket sandwich at Beach Pit BBQ, at two locations including the outdoor plaza behind the right field bleachers. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and served on a soft white bun, just as they do down South. Only one complaint: ask for an extra side of barbecue sauce; the smoky and tangy sauce is that good.

You also can check out a local review on LAist.

—Adam Rose