Originally posted by vladykins
Best BBQ ever is from a place that no longer exists- I think the owner had a heart attack. 
Was called the Rib Shack and it was located just south of Alexandria, VA. It had the best ribs I've ever had- melt in your mouth meat that had been smoked properly, a sauce that perfectly complimented the meat, good beans, and, most of all, onion loaf. I fucking love onion loaf.
Have tried BBQ now all over the South, but no place with ribs has hit it on every level like the Rib Shack did. And most places don't serve onion loaf anymore. 
I used to go to Willard's in Chantilly. It'll do in a fix, but it won't make you forget the Rib Shack I doubt (never been there to compare). Willard's is hit or miss sometimes. Probably about 2/3s hit and 1/3 miss from the times I visited.
http://www.dcbbq.com/ 
