But as city dwellers, Northerners, people all across the country, and many chefs have discovered how good real barbecue is, it has spread like wildfire and there is now good to even great barbecue in most parts of the country.

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This year's International Chefs Congress in New York City will even be hosting a barbecue competition.

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