Food truck Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue is opening a 2,500-square-foot brick-and-mortar restaurant at 5250 E. 22nd St. on Tuesday, May 30.
The space originally housed Jack’s Original Barbecue from 1950 through 2013, before becoming a location for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which closed earlier this year.
Meats
- Pork Texas Hot Links
- Pulled Pork
- Smoked St. Louis Pork Ribs
- Beef Louisiana Hot Links
- Smoked Beef Brisket
- KG’s Party Wings
- Smoked Pulled Chicken
Side Dishes
- Ken’s BBQ Beans
- Collard Greens
- Green Beans
- Mac & Cheese
- Seasoned French Fries
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Potato Salad
- Coleslaw
- Fruit Cup
Additionally, Ken’s offers Nachos, Buffalo Chicken Loaded Fries, and Loaded French Fries. Ken’s 3 Bean Chili is the vegan option, while Aunt Roxie’s Country Peach Cobbler is the sole dessert option.
For more information, visit kenshardwoodbbq.com.
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.
