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Barbecue pork ribs, baked beans and coleslaw are served at Bludso’s BBQ on La Brea in Los Angeles. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
A window in the dining room gives a glimpse of the busy kitchen. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Casual dining inside. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Barbecued chicken and macaroni and cheese. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Mint Julep cocktail. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Pabst Blue Ribbon beer is on tap. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Brisket and collard greens. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
The bar scene. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Harold Jones, right, and Stan Zuckerman, left, enjoy the pork ribs. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Beef hot links and potato salad. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Rib tips, pulled pork, corn bread and pickles. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Exterior of Bludso’s BBQ. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
