The home of "authentic charbroil cooking" is located in a converted 7-11 on Route 60. But this is the best thing ever served at a former or current 7-11! Their pork barbecue sandwich comes with a heaping helping of coleslaw, French fries and a bunch of napkins ­ you are going to need them. There are hearty appetizers, baby back ribs and pork ribs too. If you have room, try the root beer float for dessert. Take-out and catering are available. Not fancy, but good eating!

For eating good barbecue while overlooking a golf course, this is a great option! The Golden Horseshoe Grill has many other items on the menu, but the molasses-soaked St. Louis style pork ribs are a local favorite. Falling-off-the-bone tender, these are easier to eat than most ribs ­ a good thing since this is not a place where you smear sauce all over the table. The shoestring fries are an excellent accompaniment. If you are not a pork fan but still want barbecue, try the chicken ­ it is succulent and tender. Reservations are suggested

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG. Though it no longer serves food, this cozy tavern harkens back to the Colonial days by offering a full slate of nightly gambols. What's a gambol? Gambols are fun, bawdy games and songs that were popular in 18th century taverns and pubs. Patrons are encouraged to participate ­ so order up a house ale and enjoy the scene. As for the atmosphere, the old pine floors, rustic walls and primitive furnishings will leave you wondering: Will Josiah himself make an appearance tonight? The gambols usually start around 9pm.

Some of the best barbecue in town is also the best value! Mongolian-style barbecue is not the Southern style many Americans are accustomed to; here you'll find slivers of well-seasoned meat seared on a grill. Served with rice, vegetables or noodles, the barbecue is intense. It's also a treat to watch the cooking! The buffet at Peking is legendary for its quantity, and the Sunday brunch is popular with locals.

To say this is a local favorite is an understatement. Right off Hwy 64, you can usually follow your nose or just look for the trucks parked along the highway to find it. The pulled-pork barbecue is cooked out back, and lines form early for take-out. There are a few tables inside, but take it somewhere else ­ that is what the regulars do. The onion rings are a great accompaniment. This is award-winning, absolutely succulent barbecue, and people come from all over the state for it!