SmoQue House BBQ, Stockbridge

Rib tips, beef brisket, whole turkeys, chicken wings—SmoQue House BBQ specializes in all the barbecue classics. Each slab of meat or whole bird is rubbed with a special blend of 12 herbs and spices, then cooked low and slow overnight over hickory and applewood, which imparts a smoky flavor without triggering mouths' fire alarms. Whether chopped chicken or pulled pork, the meat is sliced to order and paired with traditional, made-fresh-daily comfort-food sides, such as baked beans, mac and cheese, or candied yams. The kitchen pays just as much attention to the desserts, making cobbler from Georgia peaches and cinnamon.