No. 48 in the world · November 2026
The Hitching Post II
No. 48The one to order off the fire
The grilled artichoke and a top sirloin or tri-tip
What it burns: Red oak, Santa Maria style
Santa Maria barbecue over red oak; famous from the film Sideways.
Cook it at home
Basque-style bone-in rib steak (txuleta) at home
1 hr 15 min (45 min tempering), 20 min hands-on · 2 to 3 people. The asador way is almost no recipe at all: a thick, well-aged chop, coarse salt, and heat strong enough to crust the outside while the middle stays rare. A charcoal grill is best; a cast-iron pan and a hot oven get you most of the way.
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