Some food experiences are so transformative they become the stuff of legend, whispered about in reverent tones among those in the know.
Heirloom Market BBQ in Atlanta is exactly that kind of place – an unassuming temple of smoke and flavor that’s changing the barbecue game one brisket at a time.
Nestled on Akers Mill Road in a building you might mistake for a convenience store, this culinary treasure trove has barbecue enthusiasts making pilgrimages from across the Southeast.
The exterior might not scream “world-class barbecue destination,” but that’s part of its charm – like finding a diamond in the rough, the discovery feels all the more special because it wasn’t handed to you…