( KRON ) — A popular Oakland barbecue spot is set to expand east. Horn BBQ will be opening a new restaurant in Lafayette, head chef Matt Horn said on Instagram.
While Horn did not provide a specific address for the new shop, he said it will be on Mount Diablo Boulevard.
“It felt like a natural extension of who we are and what we stand for,” he said of the new location. “The support we’ve already received from our neighbors has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are honored to be welcomed into such a vibrant community.”
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The restaurant will be open from Wednesday to Sunday between noon and 9:30 p.m. An opening date has not been announced.
Horn BBQ originally stood along Mandela Parkway in West Oakland before it suffered a devastating fire . It later reopened at 464 8th St. in Downtown Oakland.
The restaurant is highly acclaimed, and in 2021 Horn landed on Food & Wine’s list of best new chefs. However, several employees have filed wage claims against Horn’s businesses, the San Francisco Chronicle reported .