Barbecue spots in Atlanta

FOX BROS BAR B Q

“Fox Bros has really inspired me. You need to try the beef brisket,” advises Amanda. Twin brothers Jonathan and Justin Fox are also credited with bringing the Texan classic Frito pie — a dish of Frito crisps smothered in indulgent layers of brisket chilli and cheese — to the American southeast. foxbrosbbq.com Run by renowned chefs Todd Richards and Josh Lee, this local joint gets experimental with side dishes. “I tried something here that surprised me: collard greens and fried rice mixed together,” notes Amanda. Be sure to save room for the banana pudding.

lakeandoakbbq.com

HATTIE MARIE’S TEXAS STYLE BBQ & CAJUN KITCHEN

From smoky ribs to Cajun-fried catfish, the menu here runs the gamut of Southern flavours. Amanda says:

“It feels like you’re over at your cousin’s house and your grandma is cooking.”

hattiemariesbarbecue.com