"Imagine a rectangular tray overflowing with saucy beef ribs, brisket quesadillas, Nashville hot chicken tenders, and waffle fries. Now open your eyes and head to Smoke & Fire—a barbecue mini-chain with a couple of locations across SoCal. The one in Paramount has a massive dining room that’s packed with families deciding whether they want crispy smash burgers, brisket-topped mac and cheese, and hot chicken fries (you often see them all on the same table). The full menu is served all day, so come on your lunch break or drop by for a group dinner involving smoked meats and deep-fried snacks." - Nikko Duren