Over the past 17 years, pitmaster Aaron Franklin has become synonymous with some of the best barbecue in America. His namesake Austin restaurant has attracted everyone from Anthony Bourdain to former President Barack Obama and is widely regarded as an essential stop on the city's food scene. Franklin Barbecue has earned the distinction of being the most-decorated barbecue restaurant in the country, and Franklin himself has been inducted into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame.