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By Marlene Montanez
Savory BBQ Spots
It ’ s BBQ season ! Not feeling like firing up the grill ? Take the family out to one of these East Valley BBQ joints .
Porkopolis
From smoked meats to grilled seafood , there ’ s a bit of something for everyone at Porkopolis , the Chandler restaurant that calls itself “ The Evolution of BBQ ”. Signature dishes include the Porkopolis Meat Platters where you can choose up to four different kinds of meat like brisket , pulled pork , turkey , baby back ribs or chicken . The Blackened Catfish topped with mango salsa and served with Porkopolis dirty rice and vegetables is another fantastic dish to try . 1445 S . Arizona Ave ., Chandler . 480.899.7675 , porkopolisbbqaz . com .
Famous Dave ’ s
If you ’ re looking for a big selection of BBQ , look no further than Famous Dave ’ s . With four locations in the East Valley , there are plenty of places to get your BBQ on . And if you don ’ t feel like venturing out , they offer catering options , too . Try their award-winning St . Louis-style ribs which are hand-rubbed then pit-smoked for three to four hours . They ’ re then slathered in sauce and flame-kissed on the grill . Other specialties include the Texas Beef Brisket or Georgia Chopped Pork ; you ’ ll quickly see how Famous Dave ’ s has won more than 600 awards . For a location near you , famousdavesbbq . com .
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