A friend once told me, “If you haven’t stood in line at Deep Run Roadhouse, you haven’t lived in Richmond.” I thought they were exaggerating. How exclusive could a casual barbecue joint be? Very. This roadside staple in Virginia is generating the kind of frenzied loyalty usually reserved for rock stars.
After finally getting a taste of their smoky, perfect mac and cheese-which I still dream about-I instantly understood why patrons claim the place is perpetually sold out. It’s not just dinner: it’s a mission, and if you plan to conquer it, you must enter prepared.
The Secret Behind The Sellouts
Arriving at Deep Run Roadhouse after 6 PM often means facing the dreaded news that brisket or ribs are completely gone. Many first-time visitors mistake this for poor planning, but seasoned barbecue lovers know better.
Authentic BBQ takes hours of careful smoking, and any respectable pitmaster refuses to sacrifice quality by overproducing or reheating yesterday’s leftovers. Running out of meat actually signals freshness and commitment to traditional cooking methods…