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sandwich, Harry M. Wright founded this Land O’Lakes staple in 1985. An instant success, Hungry Harry’s offers signature barbecue plates in generous, affordable portions. Though diners may tell you to try their chicken and pulled pork, their ribs are equally delicious. When trying to choose between their 15 sides, certainly consider ordering a heaping scoop of their corn casserole. URBAN BREW & BBQ Known for their ribs and mac-n-cheese, Urban Brew & BBQ is the first of five restaurant concepts under the “Urban” umbrella that helped transform St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District to what it is today. The restaurant strives to season and smoke the meat so that it doesn’t need sauce, and provide sauce flavors that are based on different flavor categories—sweet, spicy and tangy. Enjoy a cold Urban brew inside or on their outdoor back patio area. JAZZY’S BBQ Jazzy’s BBQ was founded by retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Johnny Ray Smith and his wife Pamela, a former Buccaneers cheerleader. Inside you’ll find ample seating and the aroma of delicious oak wood smoked food. In addition to their saucy ribs and beef brisket, their pulled pork sandwich is a popular choice. If you like a bit of heat, try their spicy habanero hot sauce. Order up their homemade 7-Up pound cake when it’s available. UNION72 BARBECUE In their polished modern countrychic interior, UNION72 in Wesley Chapel offers barbecue that not only melds barbecue flavors from various regions, but also introduces both Asian and Cuban influence. Must-tries include their Texas style dry rubbed brisket and St. Louis style dry rubbed ribs. Grab a jar of their delicious iced tea and watch for outstanding weekly pit master specials. We tried (and loved) their popular B-B-Cuban special made with smoked pork, Swiss cheese, homemade pickles and a creamy Carolina sauce, pressed on Cuban bread. JIMBO’S PIT BAR B-Q A family affair since 1970, Jimbo’s Pit Bar B-Q welcomes you with a “can’t miss” neon sign topped with their famous Jimbo character. Located in Tampa off of bustling Kennedy Blvd, you’ll find that stepping inside transports you back in time with their casual country atmosphere. Jimbo’s is well known for their slow-smoked dry rubbed ribs and mouthwatering hush puppies. They also serve a breakfast, where you can get pulled pork with your eggs. TED PETERS FAMOUS SMOKED FISH Ted Peters is a perfect example of classic Florida barbecue. With roots spanning back to the 1940’s and five generations of family operating the establishment, you can actually taste the Florida barbecue history. Here you’ll find no barbecue sauces or smoked mammals, just simple smoked mullet, Spanish mackerel, salmon and mahi-mahi. Be sure to watch their spot on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” to see an inside look at their operation, how their fish spread is made and their secret to great potato salad. THE SMOKE SHACK HANDCRAFTED BARBECUE Started as a food truck and now upgraded to a brick-and-mortar location on Gandy Boulevard, the Smoke Shack delivers classic southern home-style barbecue with a twist of gourmet. A unique ������������������������������������������������������ Sunday, made from layers of baked �������������������������������������������������������������������� n-cheese, and choice of brisket or pulled pork. Other popular items include their sweet heat chicken wings and Brunswick Stew. HOLY HOG BARBECUE To try barbeque from various regions under one roof, Holy Hog is the place to go. The Tampa-born restaurant now has four brick-and-mortar locations and two in Amalie Arena. The crowd favorite is their Kansas-style burnt ends (slow smoked candied brisket points), with other offerings that include a Texas-style brisket, St. Louis ribs, and signature sauces like their sharp Carolina mustard. Holy Hog also embraces Tampa’s rich Cuban history with menu items like their citrus mojo riblets and pineapple mojo barbecue sauce. JULY/AUGUST 2017 localsDISH 25


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