Adam Perry Lang

Baby back ribs and pulled pork are just a taste of Adam Perry Lang's repertoire. Adam's experience and expertise extend to barbecue and grilling in both the professional and home kitchens. After graduating with distinction from the Culinary Institute of America and training in the kitchens of revered French chefs Daniel Boulud and Guy Savoy, Adam left his pursuit of reviewer's stars to follow his passion for barbecue.

Recognizing that New York City was in need of a superb rib shack, Lang opened his first restaurant, Daisy May's BBQ, and became a pioneer in urban barbecue. Not only did he win national barbecue championships, but he also achieved Grand Champion honors at the World Pork Expo and first place for his Pork Shoulder at the Kansas City American Royal, a.k.a. "The World Series of BBQ," all within his first year on the national barbecue circuit.

While working in barbecue, Lang began an avid study of beef and animal husbandry. His learnings led him to add "meat maestro" to his resume. In 2018, he opened "APL Restaurant" in Hollywood, introducing a sophisticated take on the classic steakhouse dining experience.

Adam is a consulting partner in Mario Batali's Carnevino in Las Vegas, where he is responsible for sourcing all the beef and training the staff on proper cooking techniques. His latest restaurant project takes him across the pond where he is developing a completely unique grilling concept in London with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver called Barbecoa, which opened in October 2010.

Lang, a New York Times bestselling author, has made barbecue and grilling as accessible for the home cook as he has for the customers in his restaurant. His first book, "Serious Barbecue: Smoke, Char, Baste and Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking," was a New York Times bestseller. He also penned "BBQ 25: The Worlds Most Flavorful Recipes-Now Made Fool-Proof" and "Charred & Scruffed." In 2022, Lang engaged in pop-up collaborations across Los Angeles County, featuring his wood-fired culinary creations, thereby adding another feather to his cap.