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NEWPORT BEACH — A grand opening it wasn’t. Owners of the new Barbacoa Restaurant, hosting a coming-out party for about 400 invited guests, had their Wednesday night celebration spoiled by a
malfunctioning mesquite-burning barbecue grill, fire officials said. Firefighters were called to the restaurant at 3333 W. Coast Highway about 4:30 p.m. after a vent to the grill closed and
smoke clouded the dining area. MORE TO READ