Help!

10 days to go until the Hudson Valley Ribfest and I don't have anything new to report.

So today I'm calling on all my readers to help out Steve in Astoria by answering his question....

"question: I'm heading to Alabama, Georgia and S. Carolina in a few weeks. Off the top of your head, any "must visit" bbq joint recommendations for any of these states? Any help is much appreciated."

If there's anyone out there who knows all or part of the Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina barbeque scenes, please post a comment below. I've got some recommendations that I'll put up tomorrow, but I'd love to know what you'all think. Who knows that hidden gem that a Yankee tourist would never find?

And I'm looking for a welder on Long Island or in New York City that can help create a custom smoker. The process has begun, but we're at a point where we need some professional help. If you know someone trustworthy or you are a trustworthy welder yourself, please shoot me an email at brooklynq@gmail.com