There’s a smoky aroma wafting through Purcellville that’s making Virginia BBQ enthusiasts hop in their cars and drive for miles. Monk’s BBQ isn’t trying to be fancy, and that’s exactly why we love it.

Nestled in Virginia’s picturesque Loudoun County, about an hour’s drive from Washington D.C., Purcellville might seem like an unlikely place to find barbecue that will make your taste buds stand up ...