Best of Atlanta: Best Barbecue

Community Q BBQ Critics, Oral Pleasures

Leave it to barbecue veteran David Roberts, a co-founder of Marietta’s Sam & Dave’s, to open a restaurant that can take away the guilt of indulging in what’s normally, well, an indulgence. At Community Q, Roberts and his partners make their barbecue with local ingredients whose just-picked freshness somehow eliminates the gut bomb after-effects most ‘cue can have on a person. Smoky and moist pulled pork, tender brisket with that perfect pink halo, and ethereal smoked chicken take center stage, although the sides are not background dancers. Don’t miss the gooey, signature mac and cheese made with shells, or the hand-cut fries tossed with an addictively sweet and salty seasoning, or anything from the specials menu made with local vegetables. 1361 Clairmont Road, Decatur. 404-633-2080. communityqbbq.com. More at Best Barbecue

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