Linus’ Bama Style BBQ was born on a rooftop in Itaewon, where owner Linus Kim first started smoking meat to satiate his need for a taste of home. Hailing from the Heart of Dixie, Birmingham, Alabama, Linus grew up with Southern-style barbecue, a celebrated culinary tradition of the American South known for slow-cooked, smoky meats with robust flavors that embody the heart and soul of the region.