Horn Barbecue reopening at new location in Oakland after closure

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Horn Barbecue reopening at new location in Oakland after closure
Popular Oakland barbecue spot Horn Barbeque is reopening at a new location after burglaries and a fire forced it to announce its closure in March.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A popular Oakland barbecue spot is reopening at a new location after announcing its closure last month.

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The acclaimed restaurant said in March it was closing the Mandela Parkway location for good after being burglarized and gutted by a fire.

It will now reopen its doors on Friday, April 26, at 464 8th Street. That is the location of Matty's, a restaurant also owned by Matt Horn, which will reportedly have dishes incorporated into the Horn Barbecue menu.

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Two days after Horn Barbecue in Oakland was vandalized, it was heavily damaged by fire.

In a Facebook post, Horn Barbecue says it will reopen at 11 a.m. on Friday with first come, first served.

"A heartfelt thank you to everyone for your unwavering support-your love has been our strength during this time. We can't wait to welcome you back," the post said.