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Brisket from Mighty Quinns in NYC

You got your hands dirty this week by digging into our barbecue coverage and that's OK - as our first-ever 'cue survey found that licking your fingers post-rib is perfectly acceptable. It wasn't all about Texas vs. Carolina though, our readers clearly have a lot of love for Alice Waters because the only non-'cue related article on our list was about the reopening of her famed Chez Panisse. Happy weekend!

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3. Destination Barbecue: 8 Spots Worth the Trip 
4. NYC's 6 Best BBQ Restaurants
5. First Look: Chez Panisse Makes a Comeback
6. 7 New 'Cue Joints in NYC to Try Right Now
7. 9 Unusual BBQ Items Across the U.S. 
8. 8 Great Restaurants for Ribs and Pulled Pork in LA 
9. 5 Best BBQ Restaurants in the Bay Area 
10. 5 Best BBQ Restaurants in Boston