Take 2: Darrell Bell's State Line Road Smokehouse up in Napa

Frank, Rosemary, and Amber welcome Darrell Bell, owner of State Line Road Smokehouse in Napa, California. Bell, a Kansas City native, shares how he brought authentic Kansas City-style barbecue to Napa after struggling to find it in California. His restaurant, housed in a repurposed auto shop, evolved from his successful barbecue sauce line. Bell emphasizes his commitment to quality, using premium ingredients like Wagyu beef, which he explains in detail. He also discusses the extensive process of smoking meats, with briskets taking up to sixteen hours before talking about the restaurant's growing popularity, including celebrity visitors, and hints at future expansion plans like a potential Oakland location. The Mornings on 2 crew also briefly discuss the Fourth of July weather, upcoming soccer matches, the current state of the Bay Bridge Series in baseball, and the enduring appeal of Thrifty ice cream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices