California is known for a variety of things: beaches, mountains, movie stars, and — barbecue? Maybe not just yet, but the owners of the newly opened Sauced BBQ and Spirits are hoping that will be the case. Sauced BBQ and Spirits launched at the end of July in Petaluma, in a spot that's just a short drive from Capri Creek, so you can sink your teeth into a meaty feast within a matter of minutes.

Sauced BBQ and Spirits was created by two barbecue-loving cousins, one from Pleasanton and one from the South, and you better believe that this restaurant is a family effort — parents, aunts and uncles, siblings, and even more cousins help them run the place. Not only can you dig into brisket, ribs, and chicken, Sauced also hosts live musicians on certain nights. This place is poised to become a Petaluma destination, so come on out before it starts to get too crowded!

Sauced BBQ and Spirits
151 Petaluma Blvd. South
Petaluma CA 94952
(707) 410-4400
www.saucedbbqandspirits.com
www.yelp.com/biz/sauced-bbq-and-spirits-petaluma

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