Best of 225 awards weekly pick: Best Barbecue

They don’t tell you to taste their magic for nothing. Voodoo has only been in Baton Rouge a couple of years but already it’s risen to the top, beating out some popular, beloved and long-standing competition. Pick a variation of barbecue sauce like the traditional mojo, the New Orleans-style spicy mango crystal, or the Carolina-like cane vinegar. Put the sauce of choice on almost any kind of meat and you’ve got a meal. The brisket is lean, slow-cooked for 18 hours and hand-carved to order. The rattlesnake beans could be deadly if you don’t exercise caution, and the portions are generous. voodoobbqandgrill.com. Find more great dining and entertainment ideas and other Best of 225 award winners here. (File photo)