One good thing about driving up north to the memorial service for Dave Stevens: Bill Stout found what may be the best barbecue restaurant I've ever been in. This recommendation won't do most of you a bit of good because it's in Modesto and when in hell are you ever going to be anywhere near Modesto? For that matter, when in hell am I ever going to be anywhere near Modesto again? Our glee at finding a great place for BBQ was tempered by the knowledge that there is no conceivable scenario that could ever bring either of us close enough to consider another meal at Doc's Q'in Pit Stop.
That's the name of the place and I gather it hasn't been there for long. Should you find yourself in Modesto some day soon, stop in. If you don't have the address, just roll down your car windows and cruise the town until you smell the greatest smell in the world coming from the big woodfire cooker out front.