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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Syracuse, NY

In 1988, after cooking for motorcycle shows, fairs, and festivals along the East Coast, Pit Master John Stage founded Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Word spread quickly and the Tri-State area is now home to five restaurants (including Harlem) with two more (Brooklyn, Stamford) on the way. Called the Best Barbecue in America by Good Morning America in 2009, we love the pulled pork slider (pictured) and the spice-rubbed and pit-smoked chicken wings, just as much as the ribs and brisket.

618-684-3722; dinosaurbarbque.com