Popular Southern California BBQ joint closing – Business News
A beloved Southern California barbecue joint introduced it was closing its Bellflower restaurant after 75 years.
Chris & Pitts BBQ broke the information on Tuesday that its outpost at 9839 Artesia Blvd. had shuttered
Chris & Pitts is closing its Bellflower location after 75 years. Facebook/@chrisandpittsbbq
“With grateful hearts, we say goodbye to our beloved location and thank you to all of our loyal customers and dedicated employees who have made the past 75 years so special,” the restaurant wrote on its Facebook web page.
“We are actually honored to have been a half of your lives and our neighborhood for three-quarters of a century.
“Thank you for 75 great years of memories, friendship, and support.”
The in style barbecue spot touts itself because the “Home of the Live Wood Fire” and makes a speciality of the whole lot from ribs to chicken. Facebook/@chrisandpittsbbq
Chris & Pitts BBQ famous that its location at 9243 Lakewood Blvd. in Downey would stay open.
“We look forward to seeing you there! With sincere gratitude, Thank you for being part of our family,” the message concluded.
An earlier post stated the Bellflower location was “officially closed,” however the restaurant gave no purpose for the transfer.
Customers shared fond recollections of Chris & Pitts in response to the information. Facebook/@chrisandpittsbbq
Customers shared fond recollections of Chris & Pitts in response to the information.
“Grew up eating here, took my kids when we moved from the area. My father worked here in the 40’s when it was a diner. He washed dishes. So many memories,” one particular person wrote on social media.
“Oh wow! I remember first going with my family as a child,” one other added.
“Thank you for 75 great years of memories, friendship, and support,” the restaurant wrote.
The restaurant was established in 1949. Facebook/@chrisandpittsbbq
“Vivid memories of waiting for hours to get a table and playing video games while we waited. Did you already close? I’d love one last visit,” a third requested.
The in style barbecue spot, established in 1949, touts itself because the “Home of the Live Wood Fire” and makes a speciality of the whole lot from ribs to chicken.
