There are many cities whose name is associated with great barbecue: Kansas City, Memphis, Austin, to name a few. But what about the Armenian town of Akhtala? Located in the country's Lori province, the town hopes to put itself on the global BBQ map by hosting its third annual barbecue festival, on Sept. 18. More details here.
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