"There’s no shortage of great barbecue sandwiches in Austin, but the reason Distant Relatives takes our top spot isn’t even for the meat—though that’s also a high point—it’s for the sauce on top of it. It changes seasonally, but our favorite is when it’s a pickled green bean remoulade that adds some great texture and tang to cut through the fatty brisket and buttery brioche bun. But even if you find it topped with pickled cucumbers, cabbage, or something entirely different, we promise you’re going to enjoy whatever’s between that bun. What to get: Beef brisket sandwich" - nicolai mccrary