TJ Ribs, 2324 S Acadian Thrwy, ☎ +1 225 383-7427. M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM. The de facto standard for barbecue by which all other local BBQ restaurants are judged. Famous for pork and beef ribs, but also accommodates diners with other eating habits. LSU legend Billy Cannon's Heisman Trophy is on display here, as he exchanged it for lifetime eating privileges. $10-15.