Best of the Beach 2026 Dining and Entertainment WINNERS

American BBQ Willingham’sMany places in the South Bay have something called barbecue on their menu, but few would pass muster in Texas, Kansas City, Chicago, or the other areas where hand rubbed and slow smoked meat is a matter of regional pride. Willingham’s would be respected anywhere for their passion for tradition and skill at execution of one of America’s most distinctive cooking styles. Owner Pilhwang Bae studied under a master before opening the eatery that bears his mentor’s