The Best Barbecue Restaurants Around New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"Chris “Shaggy” Davis focuses solely on barbecue at his newly expanded Franklin Avenue restaurant. Cochon King’s specialties include slow-smoked ribs, brisket, Chris “Shaggy” Davis focuses solely on barbecue at his Franklin Avenue restaurant. Cochon King’s specialties include slow-smoked ribs, brisket, barbecue chickens, smoked sausages, and whole hogs. Try one of the Pepper Jack mac bowls on the side. The popular Pit Boss sandwich gets slow-smoked brisket with onions, pickles, and barbecue sauce. The Gentilly Reuben combines smoked pastrami with Swiss, sauerkraut, and special sauce on marbled rye." - Stephanie Carter