GOODWOOD BARBECUE COMPANY

7849 W. Spectrum St., Boise, 658-7173

1140 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 884-1021

www.goodwoodbbq.com

The intoxicating smell of barbecue sauce tickles your nose as soon as you walk into Goodwood Barbecue Company. You can’t help but be hungry.

In an era of barbecue specialization, Goodwood offers something for everybody — Texas-style brisket, Kansas City burnt ends, Carolina pulled pork, St. Louis ribs, baby backs and West Texas beef ribs. And if you just can’t choose one, Goodwood offers you a two- and three-meat platter.

As if you needed more choices, there are two types of sauce at your table: “Sweet and Sassy” and “Sweet and Spicy.”

The side options are decidedly Idaho. No collard greens or mac and cheese, but plenty of potato choices — fried, smashed, baked. The dinner salad is hearty with eggs, bacon, tomato and croutons. Cornbread is served with your meal. Goodwood has sweet tea, a must, and a full bar.

For those less interested in barbecue, Goodwood serves a host of more standard dinner fare — salmon, burgers, chicken and a bunch of salad options (some with meat and some without). But let’s be honest: You’re going for the barbecue. The only trouble is figuring out which style.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

• MickeyRay’s, 395 W. State St., Eagle, 939-7427; 2325 Apple St., 344-7427, www.mickeyraysbbq.com

• Famous Dave’s, 3510 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 898-0325, www.famousdaves.com

• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 2845 E. Overland Road, Meridian, 884-8999; 1807 12th Avenue Road, Nampa, 461-0600, www.dickeys.com

• Bob’s Texas Style BBQ, 9990 W. State St., 921-9646, www.bobstexasbbq.com