Latest Stories

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  Smoke Rings: These Are the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in Greater Phoenix

  May 31 at 7 a.m.

  After a year of searching, our food editor picks his absolute favorites.

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  Everything You Need to Know About Phoenix Barbecue in 2019

  March 1 at 7 a.m.

  The smoked meat scene just keeps evolving in the Valley.

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  Smoke Rings: A Look Back at the Juicy Barbecue Goodness

  Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10:06 a.m.

  Smoke Rings started in September 2017 and has been bringing us the biggest news in barbecue ever since. If you've never checked it out, now, at its close, is a great time to get a look at the juiciest, smokiest food options in the metro Phoenix area. Cheers to the glorious Phoenix barbecue scene.

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  Smoke Rings: An East Valley Barbecue Veteran Comes Out of Retirement

  Monday, August 27, 2018 at 8 a.m.

  A quest for Texas excellence begins in Gilbert.

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  Smoke Rings: Studying How an Arizona Barbecue Master Smokes Wagyu, Ribs, and More

  Monday, July 30, 2018 at 8 a.m.

  A grand champion of barbecue gives a lesson.

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  Smoke Rings: Soul Food and Barbecue Join Forces at New Phoenix Spot

  Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 8 a.m.

  Chicken and waffles and brisket live happily together under one roof.