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Tanya Holland’s B-Side BBQ to Replace Yardie Jerk in Oakland

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Yardie Jerk, the Jamaican barbecue spot at 3301 San Pablo Avenue in Oakland (near the Emeryville border), has recently announced that they’re relocating to the San Francisco, and Grub Street discovers today that Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen fame has scooped up their Oakland spot and will be opening B-Side BBQ there sometime this year. This is the second empire building project coming up for Holland, who’s also opening a second location of Brown Sugar Kitchen at 5800 Third Street in S.F., which is set to open later this year. File under DEVELOPING. [Grub Street, Earlier] Update: The Scoop details that Holland’s planning on bringing in a big smoker, and will incorporate a few styles of barbecue: Memphis, Texas, and her own interpretations. She’s aiming for an August opening, with minimal changes to the space. Also of note: She’s pitching a food show on the Oprah Winfrey Network. [Scoop]

Tanya Holland’s B-Side BBQ to Replace Yardie Jerk in Oakland