The Sandwich Files: Fried Bologna with Spicy Kimchi at Heirloom Market BBQ

Let's be honest, it's a pain in the ass to eat at Heirloom Market BBQ. Located in a former liquor store alongside I285, the parking is extremely limited and the lines are generally out the door. But when your order is called, it all seems worth it. My normal go-to is the spicy Korean pork sandwich, made with rib meat marinated in gochujang (Korean chili paste) and smoked to perfection. That sandwich has a new rival in this fried bologna sandwich special. 

The thinly-sliced bologna is fried and piled on a soft potato roll with Heirloom's spicy kimchi slaw. Kimchi pickles are served on the side. It sounds simple, and it is, but the bologna is a perfect fatty vehicle for the spicy funk of the kimchi. I finished mine in about four bites. Hopefully, this special becomes a mainstay.

Heirloom Market BBQ

2243 Akers Mill Road

Atlanta, GA 30339

Fear and Loathing at the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

Do you love beer, bourbon, and BBQ? Do you also love fighting through large crowds of 22 year olds attempting to power-drink their weight in Fireball and Four Loko? Yes? Then hopefully you were at Saturday's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Atlantic Station.

Lured by the promise of warmer weather and a shared love of all three elements of the event, a group of us decided to check it out. It was an interesting experience, to say the least.