text: After writing a review about a BBQ chain restaurant Red Hot Blue that has a location in Pittsburgh I started thinking back to the best barbeques I have ever had Two stand out Macs Speed Shop in Charlotte NC and Jacks in Nashville TN It is been a few months since I have eaten at Macs but I think my memory will serve me rightnnMacs is so I have been told authentic North Carolinian BBQ It is not the same as southern BBQ nor is it the same as Kansas City BBQ for those who know the difference Like all good BBQ places they have their own versions of BBQ I forget which one it is but one of them was really good helpful rightnnII had the Beef Brisket ignoring one of my dining friends warning that it was fatty Little did he know that I love my beef brisket marbled It was pretty good just the right amount of fat for me which is usually too much fat for a normal person So that was both my plug and my warning to those of you who would consider ordering the brisket I also tried the pulled pork which was really moist and tasty If you are undecided about the brisket now you will not go wrong with the pulled pork Better yet order a combo platter and taste it all As for the sides I think Macs does it right The top two sides are Hush Puppies and the Mac and Cheese nnBeer If you like beer you will like the Macs beer list They have a lot of beers both on tap and bottled nnAs for the biker image yes Macs Speedshop is supposed to be some big biker joint Roll up on your Harleys and eat some bbq like real tough men and women Inside the restaurant is just like an old converted garage like many themed restaurants This one is not any better or worse but it is nothing to really mention one way or the other The night I was there it really did just seem like young something is out drinking with their friends in tshirts maybe button downs for those who strut the work look and jeans I did not see any leather jackets but i could have just gone on a nonbiker day nnEither way it is BBQ tough enough for bikers enjoyable by all