East Nashville

Family-operated Dee’s Q (1000 Riverside Dr., 615/227-0024, Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., $2.50–10) serves up Memphis [1]-style barbecue dry ribs, brisket, turkey, and chicken. He smokes his meats over hickory fire right next door to the open-air seating area. Call for winter hours.