12 Bones Smokehouse - Asheville

Steve’s take

Obama ate here. Twice. The ribs at 12 Bones are slow-smoked with a brown sugar glaze that will make you close your eyes and nod slowly like you're listening to your favorite song. They're only open for lunch and they close when the food runs out, so plan accordingly. The jalapeno cheese grits as a side are mandatory. Asheville's food scene punches above every weight class, and 12 Bones is the heavyweight champion.