"Micklethwait is where we usually take out-of-town guests that want a best-in-class barbecue experience without a multi-hour line. The meats and seasonings generally lean classic, but the sides are where things really get fun. Coleslaw gets an upgrade in the form of lemon poppy slaw, and the citrus beet salad tastes like something we’d get at a restaurant with tiny shared plates. They even bake their own bread. There are a lot of standouts here, but the brisket and sausage are not to be missed." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion