"Austin has no shortage of great barbecue, and when you find yourself in need of smoked meats and a beer after an afternoon at COTA, head to Smokin’ Brew-B-Q at Drinks Backyard. It’s located on the patio, making it easy to rig together whatever pairing sounds appealing. Stick with a barbecue plate for something classic, or grab an order of four-cheese mac topped with pulled pork for a fun alternative. We’re also fans of the smoked wings tossed in a sweet and spicy mango habanero sauce. " - nicolai mccrary