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For diners seeking great barbecue, the pickings in our vast Valley can be slim, with a precious few exemplary smokehouses leading the way. Among them is the East Valley-born Caldwell County BBQ, which takes culinary inspiration from Texas while infusing Southwestern ingredients. Its pitmasters deliver tender brisket, turkey, links and more at its meat market-style restaurants in Gilbert and Queen Creek. For those in other parts of the Valley, it’s a worthwhile trek, but a trek no less. So imagine our delight (and the gas savings) when the team shared they will double in size, adding smokehouses in Peoria and Scottsdale. The new Caldwell outposts will open at Washington Street near 83rd Drive and near Scottsdale Road and Mayo Boulevard in 2026. We can smell the mesquite already.

Get ready for a meat overload when you visit Sizzle Korean BBQ. Sizzle isn’t an all-you-can-eat joint, but the combos and platters certainly provide plenty of delicious bites. At the three locations of this local mini-chain, each table comes equipped with a circular grill in the center. After you place your order, your server will cook the raw cuts until tender and crisp. The meats here are noticeably higher quality than what you’ll find at many KBBQ spots; thin slices of brisket and flavorful marinated short ribs are some of our favorites. Meats can be ordered independently or as part of the beef or pork combo. Break up the protein with a bite of kimchi or pickled radish, as a rainbow of banchan come with each meat. The combos come with kimchi stew or soybean stew to round out the experience, and don’t forget to add one of the fresh fruit-filled cocktails to your order for a delicious, interactive night out.

Sometimes readers ask us why we write about certain businesses again and again. To that, when say: When there’s better barbecue in the Valley than Little Miss BBQ, we’ll give them the award. Until then, we’ll go over it again: the bright smoke ring on the melt-in-your-mouth brisket. The moist smoked turkey, the house-made sauces that we sop up with slices of fresh bread. The epic green chile burrito stuffed with meat, beans and cheese. The smoked pecan pie, which is probably intended to be shared but which we usually scarf down ourselves. This is food we can’t get enough of, food we recommend to visitors and new residents, food that is nationally known. We’re happy to give Little Miss another award to add to its pile.