One taste of Cincinnati transplant Jimmy Cole’s spice-rubbed ribs and your life will be forever changed. We’re talking serious rib cravings, vivid rib dreams and cross-town rib excursions. The only downside? It’s hard to leave room for his equally delicious pulled pork, not to mention the sweet potato casserole you’ll swear is more dessert than side dish … as you order a second helping. 9310 S. Eastern Ave., 883-1555. Mon-Thu, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri & Sat, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun, noon-9 p.m.

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