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When I compare the actual meat at Dr. Hogly Wogly’s in Van Nuys with other BBQ joints I’ve been to in LA, I would say it’s the best.

Rib meat fell right off the bones, I even cleaned a few bones which I rarely do as I shy away from gristle.

The brisket was so freaking flavorful and you are encouraged by the waitress to continue to dip your meat into the natural gravy that forms at the bottom of the 3 Way combo meat sampler.

The baked beans were good and the macaroni salad was all right but the sides could have been better. And they should have offered mac and cheeese. The lack of it was rather unsettling.

The sweet potato pie was rich and decadent. I’m glad we shared it and didn’t each get our own. It’s on the greasier side. Never seen a greasy sweet potato pie before but it was sure good!

After our BBQ extravaganza, Chesty Morgan and I headed out to Camarillo to pick our own fruit.

If you haven’t done this before, you must. It’s really fun and you definitely feel a sense of accomplishment when you come home (with a much smaller haul than you thought you would) and Instagram pics to all your friends with captions such as “I picked this shit myself!

We had a fun day but I wouldn’t recomend it for your daily berry needs. It’s an hour away from LA and not a huge cost savings. Bring the kiddies or standout, lemme tell ya.

8136 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91402
(818) 782-2480
http://www.hoglywogly.com/

Underwood Family Farms
5696 Los Angeles Avenue
Somis, CA 93066
(805) 386-4660

http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/
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The theme inside is brown. And Rockford Files.

The theme inside is brown. And Rockford Files.

Baked Beans

Baked Beans

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

The cost of picking your own fruit is not too much less than just buying at Costco. What am I trying to say?....Just go to Costco.

The cost of picking your own fruit is not too much less than just buying at Costco. What am I trying to say?….Just go to Costco.

A fun little trolly ride out to the farm. "It's like Disneyland!" Hint: It's not.

A fun little trolly ride out to the farm. “It’s like Disneyland!” Hint: It’s not.

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Raspberry picking doesn't yield a lot of results and one must place their hand in killer bee territory.

Raspberry picking doesn’t yield a lot of results and one must place their hand in killer bee territory.

Picking blueberries is the easiest. They fall right into your hand.

Picking blueberries is the easiest. They fall right into your hand.

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Picking strawberries is a pain in the ass!

Picking strawberries is a pain in the ass!

This kind of activity is perfect for children. We had none, so we just acted like them instead.

This kind of activity is perfect for children. We had none, so we just acted like them instead.