Best barbecue
In any art form that speaks to the common man, street cred - the ability to prove authenticity - is crucial.
Redbones, the godfather of local BBQ (yes, it's an art form), has cred: its walls are covered with photos of
the zillion blues musicians who've stopped by the Davis Square eatery or had its bounty trucked to whatever
venue they're playing. Redbones offers six kinds of ribs, plus pulled pork, dirty rice, hush puppies ... the
list goes on, but if you're a real barbecue fan, why are you reading about it when you could be on your way?
Examine the contents of Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q's "Feedbag for 4" and you'll have a pretty good idea what keeps
the finger-lickin' masses coming to this meat haven's Arlington and West Newton outposts: a slab of ribs, a
half chicken, a pint each of baked beans and cole slaw, corn bread, sandwich rolls, half-pints each of three
sauces, and a choice of pulled meats. Moments before a coronary sets in, you'll have an expression of pure
pleasure on your face.
Redbones, 55 Chester Street, Somerville, (617) 628-2200. Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q, 908 Mass Ave, Arlington, (781) 648-7427; 1375 Washington Street, West Newton, (617) 232-2583.
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