Summer in the city. Take one!

Cue cocktails on a balmy night. Cue munchies. Now, Barbie’s Q. Spotlight up on the latest and greatest chuck wagon to hit the streets.

Follow the smoke trail to Abbot Kinney in Venice where grill master John Bowler’s mobile BBQ joint parks nightly until last call.

Chow down on finger-licking baby backs and Louis ribs sold by the piece or go in on a half dozen with a hungry posse. Put out the fire in your belly with a hand-pulled, ten-hour-smoked pork sandwich. Need it all? Go for a triple combo of sliders loaded with shredded chicken, beef, or pork. Add tortillas for a TacQ.

Everything from the dry rub to the classic sides (BBQ beans made with four different kinds, horseradish-spiked coleslaw) is made from scratch. Save room for cobblers.

And you’re rolling.

Barbie’s Q, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, at San Juan Avenue, Venice (310-989-5110 or barbiesq.com). Follow the smoke on twitter.com/barbiesq.