I tried Sonic's 3 new barbecue-themed menu items, and they're proof that more national chains need to offer Southern-inspired flavors

• Sonic Drive-In just released three new barbecue-inspired menu items.
• The lineup includes a pulled-pork sandwich, pulled-pork cheeseburger, and loaded tater tots.
• I enjoyed all three items and wish more national chains would add barbecue flavors to their menus.

I lived in the South for four years. During that time, I fell in love with North Carolina-style barbecue, mostly from local restaurants, but I'd also often order it from regional fast-food chains.