Smiley Guys SmokeHouse: Among the best BBQ around

SMILEY GUYS SMOKEHOUSE IS A NEW RESTAURANT in Grass Valley, offering slow-cooked, authentic BBQ. Their motto: “Everyone leaves a smiley guy or gal.”

Smiley Guys (and owners) Jesse Cohen and Chris McFadden are experienced chefs. Originally from Louisiana, Chris started “BBQing” when he was 9. He has worked at restaurants that include Asqew Grill and Hayes Grill in San Francisco, among others.

We like the pulled-pork, slow smoked for 14 hours. There’s also dry-rubbed, hand-cut Tri-tip; marinated, smoked chicken; and slow-smoked ribs on weekends. You can choose your own homemade BBQ sauce, and there are sides such as coleslaw, BBQ beans, hand-cut french fries, fried sweet potato chips, salads and corn bread.

Smiley Guys uses locally sourced natural meats and organic produce. It is located in the former BriarPatch Co-op Market building.

131 Joerschke Dr., GV 530-274-2933 SmileyGuysSmokehouse.com