BBQ!

Folks, I don't even like barbecue. But I recently developed a craving for a beef brisket sandwich, thanks to one very special barbecue joint: Chunky T's Old FLA BBQ. As you can see, Chunky T's is located in the northeast section of Gainesville, and its location does tend to keep it a secret from those who are unfortunate enough not to have friends in the know.


I am lucky enough, however, to have some very smart, local-food-lovin' friends, and they have been raving about Chunky T's all year. I finally made it there on Saturday. They make Carolina-style BBQ: slow cooked, with a vinegar-based sauce, which may be one of the most delicious sauces I've ever tasted. It's tangy and meltingly tender, and you can get it with some dill-pickle-laden potato salad, which is also amazing.

Even better: they offer locally raised pork, which they were unfortunately out of on the day we visited.

They are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and I would recommend getting there early to ensure that you will get the local pork.


Thanks for reading, and please let me know of any local Gainesville places you would like to see reviewed here!P.S. Special thanks to Katie for taking me to Chunky T's and for letting me use your phone to take pictures!