The recent destruction by fire of Lindsey's Barbecue in North Little Rock left the state with one less source for pulled pork, fried pies and iced tea. But there are still plenty of great barbecue joints in Arkansas.
What is your favorite barbecue restaurant in the Natural State? What types of 'cue do they serve? Pork or beef? What about the extras: beans, potato salad, bread?
I enthusiastically second the previous vote for the Whole Hog Cafe as the very best barbecue in Arkansas! They set the standard in quality of meat, (something that is often overlooked in BBQ ratings) as well as variety of kinds of meat - beef, pork and chicken; as well as a vast selection of sauces. I was never a fan of chicken barbecue until I tried the Whole Hog's delicious chicken BBQ sandwich, and became a convert.
It's great to not have to travel to Memphis anymore to Interstate BBQ to enjoy fabulous pit BBQ.
Although I also appreciate Sim's for the friendly service and good flavor of their sauce, unfortunately the meat quality just isn't as good, and the white sandwich bread although tradition there, has got to go. Overall however, Sims, Chips, Terry Lynns and most everyone else can take solace that their BBQ sandwich will never be as bad as Corky's, where my family had the most tasteless BBQ sandwiches we've ever encountered.
The good news is that no matter what your preference, luckily Arkansans are afforded various choices in this particular food venue.
05/06/2008 11:06:28 AM
