On the Grid : Saw’s Soul Kitchen

"Bestowing the title of “best barbecue” in a town like Birmingham is just asking for it; but we’re willing to go out on a limb with Saw’s Soul Kitchen. It’s a sturdy limb, though, as the likes of Garden & Gun, GQ, and Southern Living have already given props to Saw's (Men's Journal declared it “Best Barbecue in America”). Be ready to get your hands dirty. Carolina-style smoked pulled pork is served with plain white bread, and you’ll get your choice of sauces — including white barbecue sauce — to drench it in. On the side? Macaroni, beans, fried green tomatoes, grits, onion rings, cole slaw, or banana pudding, naturally. The Soul Kitchen packs a lot of flavor, and a lot of soul into into its tight quarters — and it’s not unusual to find patrons lined up around the side of the building waiting their turn to order. Not into barbecue? Saw’s sweet tea fried chicken, burger, and baked potatoes are as spectacular as anything on the Q-side." - Lewis Communications