with warm days and summer on the horizon, there’s no better way to kick off national bbq month than eating some great barbecue at these san diego restaurants. brazen bbq in hillcrest is bringing the heat to national bbq month. the pit masters at brazen bbq create smoky dishes for all to enjoy. items off of the smokehouse pit specialties menu will knock you off of your feet! the lone star texas brisket, is a signature dish at brazen bbq that includes brisket that has been rubbed down in a house made brazen rub, smoked for hours and then sliced thin. it’s no surprise that while competing, brazen bbq won the praised rookie of the year award, finished in california’s top ten and placed in the nation’s top 100.