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13 Must-Try BBQ Joints Around the U.S.

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G.C. proudly touts the awards their mac 'n' cheese has gotten, and for good reason — it's fantastic.

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— Zagat Staff

Barbecue: The Culture of Smoke & Fire

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Places like Grand Champion BBQ (gcbbq.net) outside Atlanta and Southern Soul Barbeque (southernsoulbbq.com) on St. Simons Island specialize in finessed versions of several smoked meats: pork shoulder, ribs, and beef brisket.

Austin's Aaron Franklin is a modern-day pitmaster.
— Philip Malkus

Atlanta's Hottest New Barbecue Restaurants

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Order at the counter and take in smoky scents wafting from behind the doors where savory ribs, tender pulled pork and traditional sides get prepared. Sauces are available, but rarely necessary with GC's meats.

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— Christopher Hassiotis

Eataly-Style Food Halls Are Taking Over America

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Among the numerous food stalls are Grand Champion BBQ and Gu’s Dumplings, along with bakeries and cheese and flower shops.

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— Erika Allen

Fresh on the Scene: Atlas, Grand Champion BBQ, and more

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Intowners are finally discovering what residents of Roswell and Milton have known for a while: Grand Champion BBQ makes the best brisket sandwich in Atlanta.

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— Evan Mah and Christiane Lauterbach

TUESDAY GREAT CALL | GRAND CHAMPION BBQ

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The best place to sit in any BBQ spot is where you can best smell the smokey perfume. And at Grand Champion that spot is anywhere.

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2. Grand Champion BBQ

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Intowners are finally discovering what residents of Roswell and Milton have known for a while: Grand Champion BBQ makes the best brisket sandwich in Atlanta.

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— Bill Addison