Having spent a few weeks in Hattiesburg, Ms., which, I'm sorry to say, is hardly a culinary paradise (lotta chain joints), I finally stumbled upon a recommendation - Leatha's Barbecue. Place isn't fancy, definitely not, pretty much a barbecue shack with some tables,
and it's not easy to find, but it IS busy. Sat down, ordered half rack of ribs. They were served up on a platter on the rib tips, so they looked like a little roast. As I went to separate the first rib, the bone dropped out right onto the plate, clean and shiny! I'm thinking, 'Oh my," as I take my first bite. I'm a rib fan, folks, had them all over the US -- and I can flat-out tell you, these were the best ribs I ever laid teeth to. Was with a friend who keeps kosher - they were outta chicken - I couldn't stop, and couldn't hurry it.Made him wait. Incredible taste..Tender, flavorful, oh, skip the adjectives, and just give it a try if you're ever in that neck of the woods. Suffice to say I was in hog heaven. Went back the next night for seconds - and they were just as good, as was the sweet tea, the potato salad, the slaw, heck, everything that hit the table. Hands down, best meal I had in 2010, and I've had some real doozies.

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