Edibles
Ribs/barbecue

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Bub's BBQ
676 Amherst Rd. (Rte. 116)
Sunderland, MA
(413) 548-9630
www.bubsbbq.com
Bub's BBQ is a Valley staple renowned for its unpretentious but slightly quirky menu (offerings include bison burgers and gator tail; and, yes, it really is gator tail.) The restaurant has a cozy, friendly atmosphere, with an open kitchen that facilitates intimacy.
3rd: Theodores' Booze, Blues and BBQ
201 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA
(413) 736-6000
www.theobbq.com