Recommended Restaurants

Here are the rec’s from our loyal group of foodie-librarians. You can search the listings by state, type of sauce, type of food, or the ASERL institution where the recommendation originated — almost anything. You’ll find a few spots that have been recommended more than once: Check out each description to get the inside scoop from multiple barbecue lovers. ENJOY!

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Blue Door Smokehouse

819 National Ave
Suite 140
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
KY
https://bluedoorsmokehouse.com/

Nearby University: University of Kentucky

Approximate distance from University of Kentucky: Less than 5 miles


Description:

Serves sandwiches or platters with 2 sides; Texas style barbeque

If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Everyone recommends the brisket

Menu:

What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken, Beef, Ribs, Brisket, Sausage

For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Vinegar, Red/Tomato, spicy, sweet

Other:
Locally owned, No alcohol served


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