Smokey Stallion BBQ

"Colorful NFL quarterback Cam Newton and his brother opened this Castleberry Hills BBQ spot as a place for sports fans to congregate on game days and for hungry folks to gather just about any day (they’re closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). The tone is set with ESPN-glued TVs, a full bar, and a generally festive energy. As far as the food goes, just know Smokey Stallion’s MVPs are the tender rib tips and ranch-sprinkled Dirty Bird wings." - demarco williams, juli horsford, jacinta howard

"Sitting within screaming distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Smokey Stallion is already becoming known for its festive atmosphere around Falcons games. Come on a random afternoon, though, and there’s a good chance you won’t have any wait and zero worry about the kitchen being out of rib tips. If you’re feeling frisky, get the turkey legs—dabbing the succulent meat in the semi-sweet sauce might leave you at a loss for words. Another winner is the ranch-sprinkled Dirty Bird wings. Side items were hit (bangin’ fried okra) or miss (boring mac and cheese), but the tender meats and full bar are more than enough to keep you happy on game day or any other day of the week (except for closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)." - demarco williams, jacinta howard

"Just down the street from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this Castleberry Hills barbecue spot has been the place for sports fans to congregate on game days and for hungry folks to gather just about any day (they’re closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Plus, it's owned by former MVP quarterback Cam Newton, so the tone is set with ESPN-glued TVs, a full bar, and a generally festive energy. As far as the food goes, just know Smokey Stallion’s MVPs are the tender rib tips and ranch-sprinkled Dirty Bird wings." - juli horsford, nina reeder, demarco williams

"Cam Newton’s NFL playing days may be over, but he isn’t done entertaining just yet. With his Smokey Stallion barbecue restaurant positioned a few blocks from the Benz, the former QB keeps sports fans engaged with ESPN-glued TVs and makes sure hungry patrons are taken care of with excellent turkey legs, tender rib tips, and ranch-sprinkled Dirty Bird wings." - demarco williams, juli horsford, nina reeder

"Colorful NFL quarterback Cam Newton and brother C.J. opened this Castleberry Hills barbecue spot as a place for sports fans to congregate on game days and for hungry folks to gather just about any day (they’re closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays). The tone is set with ESPN-glued TVs, a full bar, and a generally festive energy. As far as the food goes, just know Smokey Stallion’s MVPs are the tender rib tips and ranch-sprinkled Dirty Bird wings." - demarco williams