Dining review

Pembroke Pines’ VooDoo BBQ will put a spell on you

If you go

What: VooDoo BBQ and Grill

Where: 151 N. Hiatus Rd., Pembroke Pines

Contact: 954-443-8406, voodoobbqandgrill.com

Cost: Inexpensive

Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

FYI: Daiquiris and beer served. Reservations not accepted.

By Danny Sanchez

Sun-Sentinel

South Florida now has more in common with New Orleans than a knack for hosting hurricanes: a new breed of restaurants that blend Cajun spices and entrees with traditional barbecue. VooDoo BBQ and Grill, a Louisiana-based chain, is making a local push with an outlet in Pembroke Pines and one planned for Kendall.

Given all the mediocre barbecue joints here, VooDoo brings much-needed jazz to the party. You’re going to find some quality meats and delicious, Cajun-inspired rubs.

Read full article: sun-sentinel.com

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