Being an "adopted native" of the area of Tuscaloosa, AL, I highly recommend Archibald's BBQ in Northport, AL. It's the best Q I've ever eaten. It's a small place with maybe 7 bar stools at a counter and picnic tables outside. The place has been there since 1961 and the original owner's son runs the place now. Just a heads-up: they are not open on Mondays.