Florida Restaurant With ‘Juicy’ BBQ is a Family Affair
Winter isn’t really barbecue time, but Florida doesn’t get the cold that most states experience, so it’s always a good time to enjoy some delicious barbecue. With that in mind, Florida has some fantastic places to get your barbecue fix. Whether you’re eating at a locally-owned restaurant that’s been there for years, brand new restaurant that you’re trying out for the first time or chain spot that just happens to have good grub, it’s always an appropriate time to enjoy some delicious BBQ. Now, one Florida barbecue spot has been named the best for its delicious food.
Best BBQ in the U.S. and Florida
The food experts at Love Food have put together a roster of the best places to eat BBQ across the U.S. “American barbecue is up there with the best in the world, and the variety of styles between each state means there’s always more to discover,” they state in the feature. “But with so many standout restaurants and brilliant BBQ spots all over the country, it can be hard to know where to begin.” That’s where they come in. They ranked the best spots to get BBQ based on “genuine user reviews” from a favorite of platforms. Then, they determined the best.
Barbecue is a very American tradition, but it started with Caribbean roots. According to a feature on barbecue in Smithsonian Magazine, “The original styles of barbecue are thought to be those that originated in the easternmost colonies, like the vinegar-based “whole hog” barbecue found in Virginia and North Carolina.” They add that, “the technique of adding sauce to the meat as it cooks came from British colonists who incorporated the idea of basting to preserve the juices within the meat with the Caribbean barbecue technique.” So, that’s a bit of barbecue history, in case it ever pops up during trivia night.
So, which Florida spot made the cut for the best barbecue in America? It’s Hot Spot Barbecue in Pensacola. What’s cool about this spot is that it’s been family run for a long time and has two generations of the Hlubek family working it, according to Love Food. “Their passion for Southern-style barbecue – combined with a unique spin on classic dishes – has seen them become local legends,” Love Food states. “In fact, a regional paper voted Hot Spot the best barbecue joint on the coast.” They also have catering services and, of course, a food truck to get your food on the go.
