"This BBQ spot is where to go when you and all your friends call in “sick” after that wedding. The food is served cafeteria-style, and you can get meats like ribs, brisket, or pastrami by the half-pound. Inside, it feels like a fancy warehouse, with communal picnic tables that can seat large groups. It gets crowded even during the week, so a good strategy is to divide and conquer—have someone grab a table while another person goes through the line. Then, hope that person doesn’t call in “sick” and leave with all the food." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, veda kilaru