"Q39 earns the BBQ bronze medal because it’s one of the few cloth-napkin places where you can still go feral on every last piece of meat. Get yourself an order of burnt ends or a platter where you can try some spare ribs, brisket, and chipotle sausage. Their sauces are standouts: pick between their original—sweet and apricot molasses-based—and their apple cider vinegar-based sauce for some tang. The grilled salmon salad is also excellent, as are their onion straws." - ryan bernsten