Creole classic satisfies at this Grant Park barbecue spot
The red beans and rice at Daddy D’z are a deeply flavorful, heavily spiced bowl of pure comfort. The beans are smooth and custardy, but not overcooked to the point that they have no bite. The rice is wonderfully fluffy.
The seasonings in Daddy D’z red beans combine to form a symphony of warm flavors. There’s a touch of heat that lingers, but it only enhances the flavors, and invites you back for another bite.
Although red beans and rice are offered as a side, the entree version comes crowned with a beautiful smoked sausage that enriches and deepens the dish. The thick, expertly sliced link complements the beans and rice, and adds heft and protein with smoky flair.
That smoke adds the barbecue-pit flavor that separates Daddy D’z red beans and rice from other versions found around Atlanta.
Daddy D’z: The BBQ Joynt. 264 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta. 404-222-0206, daddydz.com.
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About the Author
Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.
