Robert Earl’s BBQ, the North Long Beach gem that largely introduced the city to proper barbecue, will be permanently closing its long-loved brick-and-mortar on Aug. 9. The space at 703 E. Artesia Blvd. will definitely feel empty as Robert and his family take to a food truck for operations.
“Our last day at the brick-and-mortar will be this coming Saturday,” Robert said. “So please come out and support us. I will then move to the food truck for all operations. And yes, I will post daily our locations. Our phone number will be the same—562-726-1116—and you can always visit our website or email me: [email protected].”
And while it marks a sad shift in the loss of Black-owned brick-and-mortars across the Southland—the stellar and underrated Grilled Fraiche immediately comes to mind—there is reason to celebrate that Robert and his family at least have another means to maintain the business via the food truck…