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Open Houses to Open Flames: Burt Bakman's unlikely journey to L.A. BBQ Hero
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Feb 13, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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From pop-up to pitmaster, Burt Bakman describes his unlikely rise from realtor to one of L.A.'s most revered BBQ pitmasters. An Israeli immigrant, Burt tells us how one fateful trip to Austin inspired his beloved Trudy's Underground Barbecue, which led to Slab, and working alongside Wolfgang Puck. A true 'Only in L.A.' story with a one-of-a-kind figure. . . .and of course, there's his Daily Hummus!