Cheap Eats 2006

This is the cleanest barbecue joint this side of, well, anywhere. The tasty, homestyle meats are all naturally raised, and the menu pushes local beers ($3.50 pint/$11.50 pitcher), wines ($5 glass/$20 bottle) and Pacific Northwest strawberry lemonade ($2.50). Entrees like the juicy Virginia-style pulled pork ($10) and the masterfully grilled Texas smoked sausage ($9) come with three above-average sides (choose from a list of 10, and don't skip the zesty greens). Family-friendly, too. (KD)

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