Hunting for authentic regional barbecue in New Orleans is reminiscent of the search for the truth behind Operation Genoa. Your excitement runs high with the uncovering of every new fire, but all the while, the same question lingers in the back of your mind: Where’s the smoke? New Orleans lacks the regional authenticity of barbecue meccas like Memphis, Austin, Kansas City and North Carolina, but the city is home to a handful of low-and-slow specialists, each adding its own unique accent to Ame...