Charlottesville’s quirkiest barbecue man, Jinx Kern, is back in the news. Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal recommends his restaurant in its “off the beaten path” travel article about Charlottesville, and foodies may appreciate (and debate) the three dining picks. Downtown bistro Bizou gets the nod for “delicious” food at “ridiculously low prices.” Sushi-centric Ten is loud and lauded, but the author ruins this place for Sissy Spacek by mentioning her presence. And Jinx’s Barbecue, no stranger to publicity, gets a nod for “hickory smoked barbecue and some seriously down-home atmosphere that ranks with some of the country’s best.” The barbecue man was pleased. “I’m speechless,” says Kern. “It’s a complete surprise.”