In the rolling hills of central Virginia sits a white clapboard building that might not catch your eye if you didn’t know better – but the parking lot packed with cars sporting license plates from across the Commonwealth tells a different story.
BBQ Exchange in Gordonsville has become a pilgrimage site for smoke-seeking Virginians, with many making the journey specifically for golden orbs of cornmeal perfection that have achieved cult status.
The humble hush puppy – often relegated to afterthought status – here becomes the supporting actor that sometimes steals the show from the smoked meat stars.
The journey to this barbecue haven takes you through picturesque countryside that seems designed to build anticipation, with Gordonsville itself feeling like a delightful discovery tucked between more famous Virginia destinations…