Barbecoa describes itself as a temple of fire and food. It's a new Jamie Oliver venture, that British celebrity chef who's made his millions being enthusiastic and passionate about food. Barbecoa is of course a themed restaurant in the sense that it has a concept and is part of the Oliver empire, but it's a good fun place to be, especially if you're a group of city boys or girls out for a night out after work. They cook their meat in the 'traditional way' smoking and grilling over open fire pits which are 'on show' to the public because they form the 'living breathing heart of the restaurant'.