"Fat Baby Barbecue operates out of Blue Ox, a Hillsboro taproom and axe-throwing venue, where pitmaster Scott Fullerton is running the smoke program. A veteran of Portland’s Russell Street BBQ, Fullerton brings a traditional slow-smoke approach to brisket, ribs, and pulled pork, with a focus on deep bark, rich fat, and balanced seasoning. Having just opened in May, it’s the newest spot on the map, but the techniques employed are as classic and unchanged as it gets." - Ron Scott