From the archives: June 10, 2008
Sometimes--especially on swelteringly hot summer days--the barbequing is best left to the pros, and we don't mean your neighbor with the bad shorts and stainless steel multi-level gas number. We're talking about barbeque joints that make your mouth water and some might even say, call your mother a bad name. Enjoy.
Philly's Barbeque Joints
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Phoebe's Bar-B-Q
Read Reviews2214 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (map)
Pork ribs, barbequed chicken and sides a plenty make this Center City barbeque take out spot popular in all kinds of weather.
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Abner's
Read Reviews505 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046 (map)
Jenkintown fave has the meat falling off the bone with classic southern fare of chicken, ribs, mac and cheese, and plenty of saucy goodness to go around.
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Ron's Ribs
Read Reviews1627 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (map)
South Street staple for Southern fare wins fans with hot sauce, greens, cornbread, pork ribs, and other down-home favorites.
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Dwight's Southern Bar-B-Que
Read Reviews4345 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map)
Smokey barbeque flavor, weighty portions, flavorful sauces, make this West Philly barbeque joint a Philly fave.
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Rib Rack
Read Reviews2100 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149 (map)
This northeast purveyor of hefty [hungry guys should order the He-Man] portions, fluffy corn bread muffins, crispy fries and barbequed chicken fits the bill when BBQ of epic proportions fits the order of the day.
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