Joey,
Have you tried Blue Ribbon in MA? They've got very good brisket and burnt ends, their pork ribs are good but not great. It's a tiny outfit, good traffic at both lunch and dinner time.
http://www.blueribbonbbq.com/menubody.htm
I smoke green, orange, red peppers and jalapenos regularly. They taste great, with intensified flavor. Event better with a few drop of good balsamic vinegar on each piece.
The site www.realgrilling.com is the "trailer" for the book. It contains some useful info and several well made slides for illustrating cooking techniques on a grill.