Tucked away in Owensboro sits a barbecue joint that has Kentuckians calculating driving distances and planning road trips with the dedication of NASA engineers plotting a moon landing.
Ole South Barbeque isn’t flashy or pretentious, but it commands a gravitational pull that draws barbecue enthusiasts from Louisville, Lexington, and beyond to this unassuming brick building with smoke signals that speak to your soul.
The moment you pull into the parking lot, you’ll understand why your friend from three counties over wouldn’t stop talking about this place.
And boy, does this food have stories to tell…