Kevin Bludso (born 1965) is an American chef, restaurateur, and television personality.
Kevin Bludso | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Compton, California, U.S. |
| Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | American |
Current restaurant(s)
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Previous restaurant(s)
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Early life edit
Bludso was born in 1965 in Compton, California.[1] His father was a police officer at the Los Angeles Police Department; his mother was a postal service worker.[2] While on summer vacation, Bludso lived with his aunt, Willie Mae Fields, in Corsicana, Texas.[3] Fields introduced him to Texas-style barbecue; at the age of 9 or 10, Bludso was allowed to help with the cooking. He studied business at the Dallas-based Bishop College.[4]
Career edit
Prior to entering the food industry, Bludso worked as a correctional officer for thirteen years.[4] He opened Bludso's BBQ in 2008, serving as its pitmaster.[5] Based in Compton, the restaurant shut down in September 2016, following a dispute with the landlord. Bludso also owns restaurants in Hollywood and Melbourne, Australia.[6] Since 2020, Bludso serves as a judge on the Netflix series The American Barbecue Showdown.[3]
Personal life edit
As of September 2020, Bludso resides in Texas. He is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys.[3]
Restaurants owned by Bludso edit
United States edit
| Restaurant | Location | Date opened | Date closed |
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| Bludso's BBQ[7] | Compton, California | 2008[8] | September 2016[6] |
| Bludso's Bar & Que[7] | Hollywood, California | 2013[8] | |
| Bludso's Bar-B-Que[9] | The Proud Bird Food Bazaar, California | 2017[10] | |
| Bludso's BBQ[11][12] | Banc of California Stadium, California | 2018[13] |
Australia edit
| Restaurant | Location | Date opened | Date closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antone[14] | Crown Melbourne, Southbank, Victoria | November 10, 2015[15] | June 25, 2023 |
Television appearances edit
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- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2013)
- Bar Rescue (2015 - present)
- Fire Masters (2019)
- BBQ Brawl (2019)
- The American Barbecue Showdown (2020-Present)
References edit
- ^ Reames, Kristen (February 25, 2020). "Celebrating Diversity: Kevin Bludso of Bludso's Bar & Que". Tableside Mag.
- ^ Vaughn, Daniel (August 5, 2015). "Interview: Kevin Bludso of Bludso's BBQ". Texas Monthly.
- ^ a b c Carman, Tim (September 19, 2020). "Black pitmasters deserve their rightful place in history, says barbecue elder statesman Kevin Bludso". The Washington Post.
- ^ a b Jacobs, Janet (June 16, 2013). "Corsicana lessons translate to Hollywood dining success". Corsicana Daily Sun.
- ^ Kronsberg, Matthew (July 25, 2020). "BBQ: The Ultimate Guide". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ a b Scatterwood, Amy (November 16, 2016). "Bludso's BBQ in Compton closes, to reopen in a new location". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b "Bludso's Bar & Que". Bludso's Bar & Que. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ a b Reid, J. C. (March 17, 2012). "It's Not Texas, but the Barbecue Can Fool You". The New York Times.
- ^ "Food Bazaar". The Proud Bird. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Washicko, Cynthia (June 29, 2017). "Iconic Proud Bird restaurant reopens as food bazaar near LAX". Daily Breeze.
- ^ Harris, Jenn (April 27, 2018). "Your LAFC stadium food guide: Bludso's, Beer Belly and Seoul Sausage". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Banc Of California Stadium Opens With Culinary Collection Of Los Angeles Favorites". Los Angeles Football Club. April 16, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Elliott, Farley (March 15, 2018). "Bludso's Brings Barbecue Credentials to LA's New Soccer Stadium".
- ^ "San Antone by Bludso's BBQ". Crown Melbourne. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ Grundy, Roslyn (November 5, 2015). "Texas pit master to open San Antone by Bludso's BBQ in Melbourne's Crown". goodfood.
External links edit
- Kevin Bludso at IMDb