Event Brief
Horn Barbecue Closes All Bay Area Locations
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Pitmaster Matt Horn's barbecue empire in the Bay Area has shuttered, impacting local food scene.
WHO: Matt Horn
WHAT: Closure of Horn Barbecue locations
WHEN: Feb 06, 2026 at 3:33 PM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
WHY: All locations have closed after six years of operation
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