For the past six years, Smoke and Barrel has celebrated the tastes, sounds and spirits of southwest Louisiana — and Texas — with a bourbon-fueled extravaganza in the heart of downtown Lake Charles.

Sitting in a cozy leather chair and puffing a cigar, Bryan Hough looks around his new business venture and sees a weekend relaxation spot, a neighborhood hangout where folks can enjoy a mid-week ...

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Smoke & Barrel, at 2471 18th St. Northwest, opened in 2011 with the slogan “Beer, BBQ and Bourbon.” (Credit: Google Street View) Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information about ...

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- A BBQ joint in Adam's Morgan doesn't just serve brisket and beer; it also serves vegan barbecue. Other vegan options include vegan spare ribs, vegan chicken cutlet/ fish cutlet ...

Owner John Andrade published a statement on Smoke & Barrel’s website that says management elected to keep the bar closed following a Thanksgiving break and “work towards finding a more functional and ...