Reader: I haven’t had decent BBQ in the entire state of Colorado

Last week, a Denver Blogs item highlighted a Cafe Society reader's comment branding the local barbecue scene as "consistently disappointing." The item prompted dozens upon dozens of responses, with some touting particular eateries and others agreeing with the original reader. Here's an example of the latter...
By Michael RobertsJune 23, 2014
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Last week, a Denver Blogs item highlighted a Cafe Society reader’s comment branding the local barbecue scene as “consistently disappointing.” The item prompted dozens upon dozens of responses, with some touting particular eateries and others agreeing with the original reader. Here’s an example of the latter.

Kelly Hilferty Goldberg writes:

I’m from South Carolina and we take our BBQ VERY seriously. I regretfully haven’t had decent BBQ in the entire state of CO. Any recommendations?

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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