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Dreamland Bar-B-Que (Alabama)
In 1958, John "Big Daddy" Bishop opened the original Dreamland Bar-B-Que (called Dreamland Cafe at the time) in Tuscaloosa, next to his home, serving only ribs, white bread and barbecue sauce. Today, there are 10 locations scattered throughout Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Though the menu has expanded to serve pulled pork, sides and even desserts, the spot is best-known for ribs with their famous vinegar-based sauce with brown sugar and garlic.