Gotta go to Arthur Bryants (if it is still there)
It certainly is. I still remember my first time eating at AB's. I was about 6, my brother was 8, and we watched as dad ordered a brisket sammich and 4 extra slices of white bread and 2 extra plates. We watched in awe as the guy behind the counter put a slice of Wonder Bread on a plate, topped it with 4" of sliced brisket, dipped a paintbrush in a metal pan of BBQ sauce, pasted the brisket once forward, once backward, and then slapped another slice of Wonder Bread on top. Voila. Sammich.
The original restaurant has lost a little bit of "character" since Arthur passed away. That is, the family has actually renovated the place. The original tile floor, which was worn away to the concrete sub-floor from the door to the counter, has been replaced. The walls have fresh paint, etc. But the recipes don't seem to have suffered.
My personal preference leans towards
Rosedale BBQ. They're both smoked until pink and tender, I just like Rosedale's sauce better.
