While any day is a good day for saucy goodness, May happens to be National Barbeque Month. Hop in the car, roll down the windows and get you to some smoky American goodness that's finger lickin' good. PreparationThe first thing to do before going on any trip is to make sure your vehicle is in order. Avondale Chevy recommends you give your car the once-over by getting an oil change, fill up on fluids, get the tires inflated to the proper pressure and be sure your breaks are good to go. Don't want to put miles on your car? Depending on your needs, rent an RV for the family, a convertible for the couple or a big truck for the boys trip. |
Barbeque Food - Photo by John Varghese via Flickr |
List of Travel ItemsNext, make a list of everything you'll want to take with you. This includes clothing, toiletries, maps and other essential items. By having a list, you won't have to wonder if you left anything behind. Also, make a checklist of everything that shouldn't be left running or plugged in the house. Do a final check before you go to avoid the old question, "Did I leave the iron on?" Where To GoNow for the fun part — where to go? Here are some of the most famous or highly recommended barbecue spots in the United States:
Arguably, most of the top-rated barbecue joints in the U.S. are in the South. Texas, Louisiana, the Carolinas, Tennessee and other such states are filled with purveyors of yummy barbecued goodness. However, that doesn't mean no one else knows how to cook ribs and pulled pork. You'll just have to look harder the further north or west you go. Photo by Albert Lynn via Flickr The Ultimate BBQ TripFor the ultimate cross country road trip, start in New York, slide on down the east coast to North Carolina and hit a few tangy, vinegar-style BBQ places. Travel through to Tennessee and hit up Nashville and Memphis. Eating the entire way, head down toward New Orleans and into Texas — where you'll not want to miss Lockhart, a town known for three of its family run restaurants (Black's, Smitty's Market and Kreuz Market) and the battle of the BBQ. Drive on through Texas to the Pacific Ocean and take in the sunset celebrating your one-of-a-kind roadtrip. You can go jogging tomorrow. |