Sometimes the most unassuming places hide the most extraordinary flavors, and Little Pigs Barbecue in Columbia, South Carolina is living proof that you should never judge a restaurant by its modest exterior.
When you’re cruising down Alpine Road in Columbia, you might drive right past this local institution if you blink – but that would be a culinary crime of the highest order.
The simple roadside sign with its cartoon pig mascot doesn’t scream “gourmet destination,” but locals know better than to miss what’s happening inside.
You see, while the name suggests this is strictly a barbecue joint (and yes, the barbecue is indeed spectacular), it’s the unexpected star of their buffet that has people making special trips from across the state: the fried fish…