"Barbecue belongs to all of us, it can crop up anywhere, and the cast of characters responsible for this is more diverse than ever," Food and Wine states in the feature, adding, "We celebrate the very best brisket and whole hog wherever we find them, but this list also has a great deal of affection for the pre-existing culture in so many of the other states." "In Philly, you can't really go wrong with the ribs at Mike's BBQ, some of the finest in the state, and there are all kinds of reasons to root for the more recent, well-pedigreed Zig Zag BBQ, which feels a lot like the future of barbecue in Pennsylvania — we're definitely keeping tabs," they state.