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Every time we post a topic this summer — like Best Barbecue in the Big A — we’ll tell you the prize. For this topic, it’s a new DVD set of the hit TV series “Mad Men.” (Other topics will have different prizes.) To qualify, just post your nomination. At the end of one week (in this case, 7:30 a.m. on July 21), we’ll pick a number using a random number generator. If the number is 87, then the 87th post wins the prize.
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By Jim
July 14, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Top 3 BBQ joints in Atlanta. In my mind they are interchangeable and the exact rating depends on what you are looking for.
1) Pig n Chick - Best Sauce 2) Fox Bros - Best Brisket and good smoke 3) Harold’s - Best Smoke
By mmmmm, goooood!!
July 14, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
Old South BBQ on Windy Hill Rd. in Cobb. Been there longer than most of the people reading this and there is a reason for that. Gimmie Some!!
By Carol Davis
July 14, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
My number one favorite barbecue in Atlanta is Pig-N-Chik on Roswell Road.
By Carol Davis
July 14, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this
My number one favorite barbecue in Atlanta is Pig-N-Chik on Roswell Road.
By Starr
July 14, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
Fox Brothers BBQ
By J.ATL
July 14, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
FAT MATS!!
By Ken Waller
July 14, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
By sunshine and thunder
July 14, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
Harold’s Barbeque. The cracklin’ cornbread is the best in Atlanta and the barbeque is great.
By Tracee Wilson
July 14, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Thompson Bros. BBQ on Cobb Parkway. The Best in Atlanta by far.
By Tracee Wilson
July 14, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Thompson Bros. BBQ on Cobb Parkway. The Best in Atlanta by far.
By Scott
July 14, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Shanes Rib Shack on Powers Ferry road got the best ribs by far………
By Bobby
July 14, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this
Thelma’s Kitchen on Auburn Avenue and Fat Matts are the best by far.
By T
July 14, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
Alot of people may not know about this spot but it is a little spot on Upper Riverdale Rd. across from W.K. Wings called Keys Bar-B-Que if you have not tried it and you are in the area please go by there….
By L-Dogg
July 14, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
JD’s in Woodstock has the best we’ve found in Georgia. The next would be the original Sprayberry’s (the newer one is not very good at all) and then Williamson Bros.
By By Kim
July 14, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
Best BBQ goes to Fat Matt’s, on Piedmont.
By tom lewis
July 14, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
Allen Wilbanks of Georgia State University has the absolute best BBQ of anybody. The problem is you have to find where he is cooking next. He is known for his private parties and tailgating.
By Meg
July 14, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
I love Slopes in Sandy Springs - they have the best sauce, and delicious sides, too. It’s always packed at lunchtime.
By Lisa Vasatka
July 14, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Best ‘cue? Sam & Dave’s in Marietta without question!
By Danielle
July 14, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Jim n Nicks in Smyrna
By Jennifer
July 14, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
Sam & Dave’s in Marietta
By Jennifer
July 14, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
Sam & Dave’s in Marietta
By Jennifer
July 14, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Sam & Dave’s in Marietta
By Matt
July 14, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack in Atlanta is the best!
By Red
July 14, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
My favorite is uncle Albert’s ribs, then Wallace BBQ in Austell.
By ATLVOL
July 14, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
1) Harolds 2) Williamson Bros in Cobb County 3) Spiced Right Rib Shack in Roswell has the best meat but needs more flavor in the sauce 4) Pig n Chik on Roswell Road
Swallow in the Hollow in Roswell used to be top notch but the quality has declined in the past few months. I got a plate of fat on my last trip….yummy
Shanes is not real BBQ and Smokey Bones is a good joke
By Cindi
July 14, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack is the best around. While in Tampa a couple of years ago, I attended a BBQ competition. Even after sampling flavors from all over the country, we have the best right here on Piedmont.
By Susan
July 14, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
Low Country BBQ’s restaurant in John’s Creek is fantastic! Carolina style pulled pork barbecue and chicken are delicious. Low Country is also the best barbecue caterer in Atlanta!
By Dave
July 14, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this
Harold’s BBQ near the Federal Prison is, has been (for at least the last 60 years) and always will be the best BBQ, Stew and cornbread in Atlanta.
By Julie
July 14, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
Fox Bros BBQ has the best sauce in town! Dusty’s ain’t so bad either.
By Geoff
July 14, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
Slopes in Alpharetta….awesome
By Geoff
July 14, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
Slopes in Alpharetta….awesome
By Amber
July 14, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this
Low Country BBQ in John’s Creek
By Big Jon
July 15, 2008 5:12 AM | Link to this
No# 1. Harold’s BBQ-Chopped Not Pulled BBQ-Brunswick Stew is Liquid Gold-Cracklin Corn Bread will make your slap your mama. No.#2 Sprayberry’s in Newman. No.#3 Slopes In Roswell-Good Q, good service, and good people. Went to Fox Bros. the other day. I saw no fat people like me, and Brisket is not BBQ. Sorry Texas.
By Man About Town
July 15, 2008 5:25 AM | Link to this
Your right with God Big Jon. Pork, Brunswick Stew, Loaf Bread, Sweet Tea, and good sauce are the Ingredients for success in the BBQ Business. Brisket is not BBQ. Ludlow Porch said so. So I am satisfied.No.#1 Harold’s. No.#2 Sweats in Jessup, Georgia, and No.#3 Sprayberry’s in Newnan.
By charlie
July 15, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this
Shane’s Rib Shack
By thomas
July 15, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
Pig N Chik, They give you a lot of meat that that you may forget that they are pork ribs looking like beef. The brunswick stew is great and the potato salad is the best I’ve eaten ….
By mandy
July 15, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
Best down home BBQ - Old South in Smyrna (their sauce cannot be beat); Best new BBQ joint - Jim ‘n Nicks
By Tami
July 15, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Williamson Brothers in Marietta.
By June
July 15, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
JIM AND NICKS BBQ CONYERS
By June
July 15, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
JIM N NICKS BBQ CONYERS
By ATLnative
July 15, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
I still love Aleck’s Barbeque Heaven.
By Bill
July 15, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this
Sam and Daves on Lower Roswell Rd in East Cobb is my favorite.
By home grown
July 15, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this
sgt.wyatts on memorial drive in Atlanta and Boss Barbeque on glenwood ave
By Wilton
July 15, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this
No contest with me. Fatt Matts has the best BBQ n town.
By Dale
July 15, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this
Harold’s by the Federal Penn Dusty’s
By elaine
July 15, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this
The Original Shane’s Barbecue is definitely the best in the Metro Area. Located in Stockbridge at the corner of Hwy 155 & East Lake Road. Yum, Yum it’s good and you get more than you can eat with each order.
By Oreon
July 15, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Shanes in Edgewood shopping center is great
By DJ
July 16, 2008 1:33 AM | Link to this
Deans BBQ Jonesboro.
By Jon
July 16, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this
Slopes or Daddy D’z
By Snello
July 16, 2008 7:17 AM | Link to this
The VERY best barbeque ANYWHERE is George & Jan’s, served in OUR backyard, but to be eligible for the contest, I still say Sonny’s is good pork bbq and if you are traveling, you know what to expect. I hate to try a new place, only to be disappointed - but Harold’s IS good too and the sandwich at Shane’s with peach iced tea is wonderful!!! I wished there were more Old Hickory Houses!!! Their gourmet bbq sandwich is great!!!!! I LOVE real pork barbeque!!! (i spell it with a Q!!) And IF you are grilling, you are grilling, you are NOT “having a barbeque” if you are not slow smoking, and our choice is a big butt, with our own rub. Happy Trails!!!!!
By Kat
July 16, 2008 7:21 AM | Link to this
Pippin’s BBQ in Mcdonough,Ga.Come on down and try it out folks.
By Debbie
July 16, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this
Bradley’s BBQ on Sigman Rd in conyers. Everything is good that Bradley cooks.
By Robert
July 16, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this
Low Country BBQ in Johns Creek - awesome!!!!!!!
By Rob
July 16, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
the FAT REDNECK Catoring in Snellville is the BEST!!!
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July 16, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
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July 16, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
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By Trice
July 16, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
JJs Rib Shack on Campbellton Road, the Rib Tips are succulent.
Fatt Matt’s on Piedmont
Williamson Brothers in Douglasville
By AUGirl
July 16, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
MADDY’S all day long.
By george stern
July 16, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
Pig and Chick on Roswell is the best, Rib Shack onCanton Road has good brisket
By LindaS
July 16, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
Fat Matt’s - always and forever.
By HG
July 16, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this
Jim N’ Nicks
By marla
July 17, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Old South BBQ has my vote as well! Second would have to go to Dean’s BBQ in Jonesboro!
By Zan
July 18, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
Best BBQ in Atlanta is Sam N Daves
By Pat
July 18, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
FAT MATTS!!!!!!
By GW
July 18, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
Harold’s is by far the best…
By Jennifer N
July 18, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
Maddy’s not only has the best BBQ, but the best blues and staff. Thursday nights is my favorite night to see very young up and coming Atlanta blues artists under the direction of the very talented Chicago Joe. Ask Joe’s beautiful wife to get your name on his mailing list. Don’t forget the best mac and cheese, rum beans and potato salad to go along with the tender ribs and chicken. The $2.00 beer specials are just what you need to add the final touch. Music starts at 7PM, perfect for working professionals. Kids are always welcome and what better influence than other kids involved in music. The crowd is cool which makes this a great place to network and have a great time.
By ld
July 18, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this
The best BBQ is at Swallow at the Hollow in Roswell.
By LaJuana
July 19, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this
The best barbeque in Atlanta is Sheffield’s BBQ on Campbellton Road in SW Atlanta. He’s only open on Fridays & Saturdays, but his is absolutely the best!
By Carolyn Cunningham
July 20, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this
Johnny’s Steaks and Barbecue in downtown Powder Springs has the best value for barbecue (as well as the best homemade blue cheese dressing).
By Laura
July 21, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this
The short 3.5 hour drive to Twin City for Lew’s BBQ would be well worth it any day!
By slw
July 21, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
Harolds is the best anywhere!
By Jennifer
July 23, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Sam and Dave’s BBQ 1 and 2
By josh
July 24, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Daddy D’z on Memorial is the best bbq in Atlanta, and I’m shocked at the amount of love it’s not getting.
By M C Herndon
July 24, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
Famous Dave’s BBQ is the best!
By Jrzegirl
July 28, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
Daddy D’s
By Christine
July 29, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this
Big D’s in Alpharetta is the one. Great food—the best chicken hands down!
By Michon's Ribs
July 29, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
Michon’s is the best ribs and they don’t need sauce………
By Big D's Fan
July 29, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Big D’s in Alpharetta ROCKS!
By BBQ Lover
July 29, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
Big D’s in Alpharetta ROCKS!!
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August 7, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this
Rollin Bones rocks!
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Fresh Air Barbeque in Jackson, GA
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August 14, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
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August 18, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
Jim & Nicks on South Cobb Dr. @ East West Connector has the best barbeque ribs in the South. No one can touch them. The baby backs slide off the bones and the sauce is excellent. You can tell that the ribs are slow cooked over a barbecue grill (no pre-boiling). They are cooked all the way on a grill. The sides are outstanding, also.
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August 24, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
WW Boss’s Bar-b-Que has the best barebeque in atlanta. It is succulent and falls right off the bone. The sauce just adds to it. It is located in Lithonia (moving from its old location in Decatur) and convenient to I-20. I love their pulled pork sandwhiches and they even have old fashioned splits with great chilli.
By KPS
August 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
Fat Matt’s is it! Great food, authentic dive atmosphere and cool blues for entertainment…
By GA John
August 27, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
Sorry all you Yankees and Floridiots, the best are: 1.Old Hickory House. Where else can you get outside sliced pork for breakfast. 2.North GA. BBQ, Helen. Best ribs. 3.Sprayberry’s. On the way to watch the Dawgs beat the Tigers.
By Richard
August 28, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
First: Harold’s Second: Wallace Bros.
By Big Papa
August 28, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
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By Harold
September 3, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
BBQ 1 on Lower Roswell Rd in Marietta: BBQ superb, ribs great and brunswick stew supreme. Mac N Cheese and slaw are killers
By Marianne Cook
September 3, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
Jim & Nick’s Barbeque. Old Peachtree Road in Lawrenceville. Opened 7/22/08. The best BBQ ever!
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September 4, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this
1st place… Low Country BBQ 2nd place… Fox Brothers BBQ and there is a great place on Buford Hwy called Old Pit BBQ, but I haven’t had it in about 10 years.
Best Brunswick Stew… Manuel’s Tavern!!
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