I can’t vouch for the places I haven’t visited. But for the most part I do agree with the list with the exception of the following

Big Bob Gibson’s– I would have included Miss Myra’s Pit BBQ instead

Arthur Bryants– I would have included LC’s BBQ in it’s place

The Rendezvous– I would have included Payne’s  Bar B Que as the alternative.

I know the list is based on tradition- but if the Q ain’t good- why bother?

Although a very solid list, I think Pecan Lodge in Dallas should have been included as well.

But that said, I mostly concur with this list.

9 out of 10 is pretty good.

So many better places for Eastern Carolina barbecue than that place.

I wonder why the Thrillist people included the word “best” in the URL when per the author’s own words that’s exactly what this article isn’t about.  Force of habit, I guess, or they were looking to elicit exactly the commentary received.[;)]

“This isn’t a roundup of the “best” barbecue restaurants or a dissertation on what barbecue is or isn’t. Lord knows, you people shred those lists like a pack of starving, angry hyenas. These are barbecue restaurants — new and old — that have contributed greatly, in some way or another, to the rich, unique, and delicious American barbecue culture.“

Agree…a pretty solid list! 

I wonder why the Thrillist people included the word “best” in the URL when per the author’s own words that’s exactly what this article isn’t about.  Force of habit, I guess, or they were looking to elicit exactly the commentary received.[;)]

I suspect that’s probably right.  Earlier this year, I was asked to write a similar, but much smaller-scale, article about barbecue in Atlanta, and was adamant that I didn’t want my name attached to a “best” or a “top 5” list.  The editor was very awesome and accommodating, but it’s pretty clear those lists are click bait specifically because people want to see what has been said, and argue about it!  I didn’t want arguments and don’t care about other people’s clicks, I just want people to eat!

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9 out of 10 is pretty good.

So many better places for Eastern Carolina barbecue than that place.

6 out of 10 are on just about every “list”. And have a least seen or heard something about the others. Yes, that White Sauce at Big Bob’s is out fricking standing. 

I looked up the author of the article, Colleen Rush, and she’s a writer from NOLA and has a very delicious website and blog! Check her out.

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