SFGate
Hot City Barbecue & Bistro in Los Banos.
Photo:Lester Black
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/a-hidden-gem-bbq-stand-i-5-rest-stop-21266612.php
Excerpt:
Hot City Barbeque has thrived for 25 years in this longtime farming town that doubles as a quick detour from the freeway drudgery. The purveyor of smoked meat specializes in tri-tip and completely skips brisket — this is a California barbecue restaurant after all — in favor of other staples like pork ribs, beef ribs, pulled pork, smoked links and barbecue chicken. And there are, of course, the classic sides: mac and cheese (if you can get it), collard greens, mashed potatoes, smoky baked beans and toasted dinner rolls.
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