Roughly 70 percent of his sales are Cheesy mac-n-rib, a sandwich of macaroni, pulled barbecue pork, caramelized onion and sharp cheddar.

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The newest truck on the streets is Dr. Field Goods opened in June offering locally sourced, gourmet fare, including pulled pork and barbecue baked bean burritos and aguas frescas.

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But no matter how strong your feelings about regional styles or particular places, I can tell you exactly where you can find the very best barbecue in existence (By BBQ I mean the collection of smoked ribs, pulled pork, chicken, brisket and related items that Americans collectively refer to as barbecue, not the global definition which includes everything from Argentineans skirt steak to Korean kalbi).

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North Carolina is famous for its slow-smoked barbecue served in a vinegar sauce, but while 12 Bones' traditional pulled pork is delicious, its tender babyback ribs are what keep locals, tourists, and even President Barack Obama coming back.

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