Tag: barbecue
3. Swallow at the Hollow
Georgia may not claim a distinct barbecue style, but it does have a long-standing tradition of chopping pork into minced shreds rather than pulling it.
4. Community Q BBQ
If Heirloom Market didn’t sit just yards inside I-285, I would declare Community Q our best ITP barbecue joint. David Roberts—who created the infamous mac and cheese recipe using rigatoni, cheddar, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, and heavy cream while he was at Sam and Dave’s BBQ-1—and his partners run a bustling business in Decatur that always feels welcoming.
7. Fox Bros. BBQ
Pow! The brazenly seasoned meats served by the Brothers Fox, Jonathan and Justin, throw punches right to the kisser—and the crowds roar for more. Its central location near Little Five Points and its over-the-top approach to barbecue add up to an always-packed hot spot where the parking lot is one continuous standoff.
10. Big Shanty Smokehouse
Marietta corners the barbecue market in the northern suburbs in both quality and quantity, but its close neighbors are gaining ground with places like Zeigler’s in Acworth and Big Shanty Smokehouse in Kennesaw.
May 2013: Top 10 for BBQ
Looking for the most crave-worthy 'cue in Atlanta? Our top ten list rounds up local favorites. Plus: Pilgrimages to the barbecue capitals of Eastern North Carolina and Central Texas, the Sam and Dave's dynasty, and a roundup of newcomers.
Crisp Roasted Duck with Peach Barbecue Sauce
From "Basic to Brilliant, Ya’ll" by Virginia Willis. There is no doubt a well-prepared, well-executed roast duck can be a bit of trouble for not a whole lot of meat. You will notice this recipe serves two to four, not the normal four to six.
Ford Fry’s Brisket Sandwich
Dinners at the suburban home of Ford Fry, chef-owner of JCT Kitchen and No. 246, typically revolve around the Big Green Egg perched on the spacious deck in back. What emerges from the ceramic smoker takes him back to gatherings he attended as a youth at his grandfather’s ranch outside of Houston.
Kevin Gillespie now thinking of barbecue and ice cream
Talented, tattooed Kevin Gillespie is still plotting his barbecue restaurant (the potential space near Woodfire Grill fell through) and is now thinking the restaurant will specialize in both barbecue and ice cream.
Eating Around: Super Bowl spots, Haiti fundraiser, and Street Food
Every week, we give you a calendar of upcoming dining events to help you navigate the week’s culinary festivities. Since next week’s calendar will be dedicated to Valentine’s Day, this week we’re giving you a peek at the coming two weeks in food, including where to go for Super Bowl Sunday.
Monday, February 1 INC. STREET FOOD OPENS Roswell’s IN
Rediscovery: Monday night BBQ at P’Cheen
Fans of the band Mike LaSage and the Stumbling Troubadours may be surprised to hear that, when not performing a mix of alt-country and rock, its young lead singer/guitarist cooks in a pub, where he is the resident barbecue idol. LaSage, who has been the sous chef at P’cheen in the Old Fourth Ward for the last three years, currently gets his moment of glory every Monday night, when he takes over the kitchen and puts his stamp on a special menu consisting largely of pulled pork, ribs, homemade sausage, and chicken with four classic sauces.
