Atlanta Magazine's Georgia BBQ Review, including top 5

Saiko · 08-04-2010, 07:11 AM

Pretty cool article in this month's Atlanta Magazine. The writer visited 58 BBQ restaurants in Georgia and reviewed them all, and then ranked the top 5. You can't read the entire article online without paying 99 cents, but here is the online overview:
http://www.atlantamagazine.com/july2...eview/bbq.aspx

There is also a very cool google map that highlights all 58 restaurants, and also includes the top 5:
http://www.atlantamagazine.com/july2...bqroadmap.aspx

And the top 5:

Hickory Pig: 3605 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 770-503-5235
Sams BBQ1: 4944 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 770-977-3005
Swallow at the Hollow: 1072 Green Street, Roswell, GA 678-352-1975
P'cheen (Monday nights only): 701-5 Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 404-529-8800
Blind Pig BBQ: 873 Barnetts Bridge Rd., Jackson, GA 770-504-0250

Only place I've been to is Sams, and than was back when it was Sam and Dave's (Dave left and has his own joint now). Sam compete's, and his BBQ is usually very good.

Pretty decent article, if you live in the area or plan on visiting it may be worth paying the 99 cents (or buying the magazine). The overview link above has info on buying the digital download. The reviewer was pretty harsh if the meat wasn't properly smoked (the dreaded grey meat), and seemed to do a good job on the review.

Lake Dogs · 08-04-2010, 07:52 AM

Thanks!!!!

Chef Jim · 08-04-2010, 10:25 AM

Thanks Saiko, I have been collecting info on good joints that I can find on a road trip.

BluesDaddy · 08-04-2010, 10:32 AM

Wife and I drove down to Jackson (really just out side of Stark) to eat at the Blind Pig last Saturday. It was pretty good, though I think the ribs were a bit underdone. The stew was fabulous. Our plan is to work our way through the 58 places reviewed in the article as opportunity permits.

joeysmac · 08-04-2010, 11:00 AM

I can't believe Hudson's Hickory House in Douglasville didn't make the 58.

Maybe it's because I grew up in D'ville, but Hudson's has a special place in my stomach and heart.

CivilWarBBQ · 08-04-2010, 11:31 AM

Like any such compiliation, there were as many good places not reviewed as the ones they visited. Good to see any BBQ articles in the press though, regardless.

qnbiker · 08-04-2010, 01:24 PM

#2 & #3 are less than 5 miles from my house. We go to BBQ1 for takeout and catering - they don't have much seating. GREAT macaroni and cheese. Swallow at the Hollow is a great place for BBQ and live entertainment. Some pretty famous people play there.

Wampus · 08-04-2010, 02:09 PM

Wait........there's good BBQ in Georgia?

Just kiddin.

I rarely, if ever, travel. I've flown (roundtrip) a total of 3 times in my life. Once for my brother's wedding, and twice for my wife. Once to go and see her when she lived in NM (when we were dating) and once on our honeymoon.

Other than that......I've been stuck here in IN (not necessarily known for our great BBQ joints).

BUT.......If ever I plan to travel to GA, I'm lookin you up, Saiko.

Boat-n-BBQ · 08-04-2010, 03:33 PM

I read this article yesterday. Glad you posted it for all to see

Boat

Big Jim BBQ · 08-04-2010, 03:43 PM

If this is supposed to be the best 5 BBQ restaurants in "Georgia" the author needs a geography lesson. Georgia is much larger that the area represented by his 58 visits and their are some excellent BBQ places in areas like Columbus, Valdosta, Savannah, Macon and on and on. Atlantans sometimes tend to think the State ends outside Metro Atlanta.

MattG · 08-04-2010, 03:44 PM

We went Swallow at the Hollow once. ONCE. Didnt like it at all.

MattG · 08-04-2010, 03:45 PM

No Fat Matt's

qnbiker · 08-04-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jim BBQ

If this is supposed to be the best 5 BBQ restaurants in "Georgia" the author needs a geography lesson. Georgia is much larger that the area represented by his 58 visits and their are some excellent BBQ places in areas like Columbus, Valdosta, Savannah, Macon and on and on. Atlantans sometimes tend to think the State ends outside Metro Atlanta.

No argument here. I'm a Georgia native and believe me there are lots of good places all over Georgia. Two of the best in Atlanta didn't make the top 5 list.

Saiko · 08-04-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jim BBQ

If this is supposed to be the best 5 BBQ restaurants in "Georgia" the author needs a geography lesson. Georgia is much larger that the area represented by his 58 visits and their are some excellent BBQ places in areas like Columbus, Valdosta, Savannah, Macon and on and on. Atlantans sometimes tend to think the State ends outside Metro Atlanta.

This IS Atlanta magazine, so I'm pretty sure his main focus was the Atlanta area, although he did include a few places outside the city. I should probably have renamed the thread "best of the Atlanta area BBQ", although in the article he kind of makes it sound like he's looking at all of Georgia.

Alan in Ga · 08-04-2010, 06:43 PM

We got some good places down in Macon and surrounding areas.. Fresh Air out of Jackson..Finchers in Macon(claim to fame bbq went on space shuttle) and a few more.

08-04-2010, 07:11 AM	#1
Saiko is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-24-03 Location: Kennesaw, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Atlanta Magazine's Georgia BBQ Review, including top 5 Pretty cool article in this month's Atlanta Magazine. The writer visited 58 BBQ restaurants in Georgia and reviewed them all, and then ranked the top 5. You can't read the entire article online without paying 99 cents, but here is the online overview: http://www.atlantamagazine.com/july2...eview/bbq.aspx There is also a very cool google map that highlights all 58 restaurants, and also includes the top 5: http://www.atlantamagazine.com/july2...bqroadmap.aspx And the top 5: Hickory Pig: 3605 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 770-503-5235 Sams BBQ1: 4944 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 770-977-3005 Swallow at the Hollow: 1072 Green Street, Roswell, GA 678-352-1975 P'cheen (Monday nights only): 701-5 Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 404-529-8800 Blind Pig BBQ: 873 Barnetts Bridge Rd., Jackson, GA 770-504-0250 Only place I've been to is Sams, and than was back when it was Sam and Dave's (Dave left and has his own joint now). Sam compete's, and his BBQ is usually very good. Pretty decent article, if you live in the area or plan on visiting it may be worth paying the 99 cents (or buying the magazine). The overview link above has info on buying the digital download. The reviewer was pretty harsh if the meat wasn't properly smoked (the dreaded grey meat), and seemed to do a good job on the review. __________________ Shelter me from the powder and the finger Cover me with the thought that pulled the trigger Think of me as one you'd never figured Would fade away so young With so much left undone For links to all my BBQ Brethren recipe posts, click http://markandteri.com/recipes.htm

08-04-2010, 11:00 AM	#5
joeysmac On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-23-08 Location: Newnan, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can't believe Hudson's Hickory House in Douglasville didn't make the 58. Maybe it's because I grew up in D'ville, but Hudson's has a special place in my stomach and heart. __________________ Joey

08-04-2010, 01:24 PM	#7
qnbiker Take a breath! Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	#2 & #3 are less than 5 miles from my house. We go to BBQ1 for takeout and catering - they don't have much seating. GREAT macaroni and cheese. Swallow at the Hollow is a great place for BBQ and live entertainment. Some pretty famous people play there. __________________ A bunch of Webers

08-04-2010, 02:09 PM	#8
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wait........there's good BBQ in Georgia? Just kiddin. I rarely, if ever, travel. I've flown (roundtrip) a total of 3 times in my life. Once for my brother's wedding, and twice for my wife. Once to go and see her when she lived in NM (when we were dating) and once on our honeymoon. Other than that......I've been stuck here in IN (not necessarily known for our great BBQ joints). BUT.......If ever I plan to travel to GA, I'm lookin you up, Saiko. __________________ Big JT's Smokin' BBQ Competition Team “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.” - Mahatma Gandhi

08-04-2010, 03:33 PM	#9
Boat-n-BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-06-09 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I read this article yesterday. Glad you posted it for all to see Boat __________________ Go fast ~ Cook slow... 2 Bubba Keg Convection Grills 4 Big Steel Kegs w/BBQGuru DigiQ's KCBS/CBJ

08-04-2010, 07:52 AM	#2
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08-04-2010, 10:25 AM	#3
Chef Jim Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-07-10 Location: Tequesta, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Saiko, I have been collecting info on good joints that I can find on a road trip. __________________ Judge Jim, Given to me by Terry @ Git R Smoked. Chef Jim, Gym, Jim, or CJ. I'm not a Chef, but I play one on the internet. http://www.chef-jim.com A veteran is Someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are far too many people in this country who no longer understand it. Author unknown.

08-04-2010, 10:32 AM	#4
BluesDaddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-18-10 Location: South Metro Atlanta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wife and I drove down to Jackson (really just out side of Stark) to eat at the Blind Pig last Saturday. It was pretty good, though I think the ribs were a bit underdone. The stew was fabulous. Our plan is to work our way through the 58 places reviewed in the article as opportunity permits.

08-04-2010, 11:31 AM	#6
CivilWarBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-08-07 Location: Cartersville, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Like any such compiliation, there were as many good places not reviewed as the ones they visited. Good to see any BBQ articles in the press though, regardless.

08-04-2010, 03:43 PM	#10
Big Jim BBQ Take a breath! Join Date: 05-06-10 Location: Lake Harding, Al Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If this is supposed to be the best 5 BBQ restaurants in "Georgia" the author needs a geography lesson. Georgia is much larger that the area represented by his 58 visits and their are some excellent BBQ places in areas like Columbus, Valdosta, Savannah, Macon and on and on. Atlantans sometimes tend to think the State ends outside Metro Atlanta. __________________ BigJim Charbroil CB940X Charbroil Bandera and an Old NB Bandera (in restoration) Charbroil RED infrared Small Charbroil gasser (sorry), Weber Performer, Thermos Grill-to - Go UDS x 2 Super-Fast, Splash Proof, Precisely Accurate, Highly Visible ORANGE Thermapen Fast, Accurate and Shipped Free BLUE Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, Maverick ET-732 x2

08-04-2010, 03:44 PM	#11
MattG is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-29-09 Location: Madison Ga. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We went Swallow at the Hollow once. ONCE. Didnt like it at all. __________________ Stumps Stretch, WSM, Bar-B-Chef Smoker, UDS in progress

08-04-2010, 03:45 PM	#12
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08-04-2010, 06:43 PM	#15
Alan in Ga is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-19-09 Location: Macon,Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We got some good places down in Macon and surrounding areas.. Fresh Air out of Jackson..Finchers in Macon(claim to fame bbq went on space shuttle) and a few more. __________________ NB Black Diamond, 57 Smokehouse BBQ Team www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/ Certified GBA Judge/Competetior Golden Goose Egg(4 Times Certified) Stumps 223 ,2 UDS,NB Hondo

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