The clock is ticking for Alexandria’s barbecue enthusiasts. Tonight at 11:59 p.m., voting closes for ALXnow’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Barbecue Restaurant, and the competition has been sizzling hot.
With just hours left to cast ballots, Smoking Kow BBQ has maintained a commanding lead throughout the two-week voting period, capturing nearly 32% of the vote with 617 supporters rallying behind their smoky specialties. The popular spot has clearly struck a chord with local diners craving authentic pulled pork and tender brisket.
But the race for second place tells a different story. Mystic Bar & Grill has carved out a solid 22.69% of votes with 438 supporters, while Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company—a longtime Alexandria fixture—holds third with 16.06% and 310 votes…