A Meat Lover’s Guide to the Best Barbecue Joints in the Bay Area
"Located in a Pleasant Hill strip mall, Slow Hand does a solid job with the usual lineup of ribs and brisket, but it also gives corned beef a turn in the smoker, and the tender, intensely flavorful smoked chicken is a particularly nice surprise. It’s all cooked over California white oak, using no gas or electric heating elements." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
