"Sure, you can walk into any BBQ spot in Atlanta, but a spot this phenomenal should really have a velvet rope. Cumberland’s Heirloom BBQ doesn’t have any indoor dining, only a small fenced-in courtyard with umbrella-covered high boys. But even cold and rainy days don’t stop navy suit crowds, neighborhood families, and other fans of this cherished BBQ-meets-KBBQ spot from filling up the space. And while you can’t call ahead for dibs on a high boy, you can place your order ahead of time online. So by the time you arrive, you can scurry your barely-needs-chewing brisket and spicy Korean pork to the nearest available tabletop and watch with smug satisfaction as the first-timers struggle with the QR code menu. " - juli horsford, nina reeder, jacinta howard