I drove down to a bar be que place in North Carolina and it was not eatable. It was very taste wise of vingar. So I gave it away.
Gates in Kansas City. Every time I'm up there I stop in for the sampler, and bring home a few bottles of their BBQ sauce. :
Dinosaur is also good, for New york State
Dinosaur BBQ - Genuine Barbeque Sauce, Hot Sauce, and Marinades
Smithfield's is pretty good for a fast food place. You can only find them in the eastern half of NC. In addition to the BBQ, they have some of the best fried chicken.
I'm not a fan of Famous Dave's. As Rocky said, I liked Bennet's back in Colorado, and a couple of local spots. Shorty's in Longmont used to be terriffic, but they sold the place and it went downhill fast.
I guess my favorite of all time is Luther's BBQ in Topeka. Used to go there when I was in the AF in the '60s, and I try to make it there every time I pass through. It hasn't gone downhill one bit in 35 years!
I have tried 3 or 4 places in Rockford and "we are not amused"
Speaking of Kansas City, you ever tried Arthur Bryant's?
I will second this also. Of course Memphis is PACKED with good BBQ jointsPig 'n Whistle in Bartlett Tn. Also has great catfish and fried green tomatoes.
I'm in KC this week. I'll get my sampler plate on Thursday, and bring back three bottles of the BBQ sauce to use at home. Wife makes a great brisket. :I will put another plug for Gates. I wish I could get there more often.
thirded. It's jaw-droppingly good (although I haven't sprung for the FedEx to CT yet )