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!
Fresh Air Barbecue
1164 GA-42
Jackson, Georgia 30233
GA
https://www.freshairbarbecue.com/
Nearby University: Emory University
Approximate distance from Emory University: More than 10 miles
Description:
My grandparents and parents, and now nephews and nieces, all find a reason to stop here when travelling between Atlanta and Macon, as we have done since 1929. The pit was first. Roof came later, walls after that. No longer sawdust as flooring, to my regret, but the good smell pervades it all.
If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Pork. That’s all there is.
Menu:
What type of entrees are available:
Pork
For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Vinegar
Other:
Locally owned, No alcohol served