9 Best BBQ Places in Nashville
The Gambling Stick
Tell us about your first impressions when you arrived.
This fixed food truck with a tented dining area is about as Tennessee as it gets. Go if you’re into BBQ and want to get to know the local scene.
What's the crowd like?
The East Nashville hipsters that frequent the Gambling Stick definitely take food seriously.
What should we be drinking?
Soft drinks only: Coke, root beer, and blood orange San Pellegrino.
Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss.
The boys behind the Gambling Stick use cherry wood instead of hickory as their signature cooking method. They specialize in braising and smoking “pigskets,” a variation on the cut of meat usually found in a brisket. Round out the meal with a side of sorghum-glazed sweet potatoes and a pickled red onion potato salad.
And how did the front-of-house folks treat you?
This establishment is run by friendly types.
What’s the real-real on why we’re coming here?
It's the epitome of Tennessee BBQ culture.
Because not all Tennessee barbecue is created equal.
Originally Appeared on Condé Nast Traveler
