Atlanta, GA
Take a barbecue road trip around Atlanta with these 5 stops
Justin Brown (aka @therealfoodstalker) recommends several metro Atlanta barbecue restaurants and the dishes that make them stand out.
A barbecue platter is filled to the brim at Disruption BBQ in Henry County. (Justin Brown for the AJC)
By Justin Brown – The Real Food Stalker
6 hours ago
With the arrival of barbecue season, I visited several of my favorite spots around metro Atlanta serving great smoked meats and some wild side dishes.
I visited Texas-style brisket pitmasters setting up shop next to gas stations, family-run spots cooking low and slow and Korean-Southern mashups that’ll rewire your thoughts about what barbecue can be. The smoke is hanging heavy from Stockbridge to Mableton.
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TwinCookz BBQ serves up smoked oxtails that will completely change how you view comfort food, and ground beef is mixed into their baked beans. (Justin Brown for the AJC)
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The smoked chicken wings from Owens & Co. come in lemon pepper and sassy seasoning. (Justin Brown for the AJC)
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TwinCookz BBQ
Heirloom Market BBQ
Owens & Co.
TrucKINGS BBQ