St. Louis’ own Cedric The Entertainer has teamed up with longtime friend and fellow “Barbershop” franchise costar Anthony Anderson to become business partners. AC Barbecue opened on May 7 in a prime location inside the Westfield Century City shopping center in Los Angeles.
The restaurant was inspired by Anderson and Cedric’s A&E show, “King of BBQ,” which showcases their passion for barbecue. Before debuting at Westfield Century City, the pair previously opened a campus kitchen at Jackson State University and a food truck at Howard University in Washington D.C. in 2024. The pair enjoyed a star-studded launch party on May 6 – with guests that included Don Cheadle, Martin Lawrence, and Marlon Wayans and many others. Among the restaurant’s menu items include St. Louis style ribs.