It was inevitable. At some point direct comparisons had to be made so here they are. Some of the categories were
were lengthy some some scrolling will be required, but goodness...we've had some tasty treats...and some...well....
 

BBQ
Just Some Of My Most To Least Favorites...At Least, So Far...From Top to Bottom
 

The Pit - Raleigh, NC

Divine!

Edley's BBQ - Nashville TN

Spicy, Smoky, Meat Excellence

*Barry Dyngles - Youngstown, OH

A Surprise Top Notch Joint

Slow's BarBQ - Detroit, MI

Excellent Q

Mabel's BBQ - Cleveland OH

New Style Hometown Q

Dee Jays - Weirton, WV

The Great Wall Of The Super Rack, As Seen From Space

Samosky's Pizzeria - Valley City, OH

Surprisingly Wonderful Pulled Pork

Oak & Embers Tavern - Cleveland, OH

Many Impressive Innovations On Classics

Ko Kyu BBQ Truck - Durham, NC

Korean Awesome From A Truck

Mick & Shirley's
Catering & Cafe - Akron, OH

Solid Q, Serious Folks

City BBQ - Cincinnati, OH

Subtle But Effective Smoke On Tender Tasty Proteins

Old Carolina Q - Akron, OH

Good In Ohio

Jimmy's Backyard BBQ - Akron, OH

In Old Carolina's Ball Park

Zack's Fire & Ice - Akron, OH

Slow Smoked & Ice Cream

Pammie's Restaurant - Akron, OH

Invokes The South Somewhat Successfully

The Cookout - Durham, NC

Can't Believe It's Drive Thru

Belly Buster BBQ - Ashland, OH

Solid

Rib City Grill - St. Pete Beach, FL

Who Knew They Had Q In FLA?

Lagerheads Smokehouse - Medina, OH

Some Solid Some Not

Burntwood Tavern - Cuyahoga Falls, OH

A Little Much Smoke And A Little Much Little

Martin's BBQ Joint - Nashville, TN

Not The Top We Had In Nashville

Hog Heaven - Canton, OH

Alright

LA Soul - Akron, OH

Tender But Oh So Dry

Angry Barbeque - Canton, OH

Sad Q

BG's Main Event - Rittman, OH

Slow & Sub-par

Samantha's Restaurant - Canton, OH

Well...

Bully's BBQ - Medina, OH

Tastes Off

Bubba's Q - Cleveland, OH (Avon)

World Famous Disappointment

Charley's Ribs - Akron, OH

Tastes Awful. Flavor, Texture, Everything.