Favorite BBQ - anywhere in the South
Dec 26, 2006, 9:54 pm
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I second Short Sugar's in Reidsville, NC
I saw a mention of Short Sugar's in a previous reply and had to represent my hometown. Living in Wisconsin now, there is nothing even remotely close to NC barbecue here. The sauce is very unique and good.
Apr 2, 2007, 7:57 am
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If you have to stay in Huntsville, you can do dreamland if you just want to say to your friends when your watching Alabama football
and the ESPN/ABC/CBS announcers talk about the original Dreamland, "I've had Dreamland", but just know that HSV is NOT T'town Dreamland - pretty dang close.DH says Ole Hickory on Maysville Rd (NE of town) is the best in HSV - look on ChefMoz.org and click on the town of New Market for reviews/info.
Apr 9, 2007, 5:05 pm
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Apr 9, 2007, 9:53 pm
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Sweet Willie, have you found any good places between RDU, along I40 and W. of CLT? Tried Hickory-style in Hickory, NC?
The nectar of a fine NC BBQ hog lives with me for a lifetime, though I'd gladly divert into DFW to chow with a bunch of fine FTers. ^
[Y'all are welcome to join me in an Aussie BBQ (juicy, thick, grass-fed, dry-aged Angus scotch fillets!). I'll even bring 'slaw!
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Apr 6, 2011, 7:25 am
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While this thread may be old as dirt, as a former North Carolinian/resident of China Grove (of the like 100 people that live there 
), I have to say that Gary's BBQ is NOT great bbq, even if most around that town would consider that heresy. It's not even cooked on wood, a big no-no in my opinion.
Now Whispering Pines BBQ in Albemarle, NC is a great place to eat ^
Lexington BBQ gets the nod from me as well, though the last time I was there the portion sizes had been drastically reduced for the price.
), I have to say that Gary's BBQ is NOT great bbq, even if most around that town would consider that heresy. It's not even cooked on wood, a big no-no in my opinion. Now Whispering Pines BBQ in Albemarle, NC is a great place to eat ^
Lexington BBQ gets the nod from me as well, though the last time I was there the portion sizes had been drastically reduced for the price.
Apr 7, 2011, 1:36 pm
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Some of my favorites here in NC:
- Bullocks BBQ - Durham, NC. Carolina style vinegar based BBQ. Great Brunswick Stew, pulled pork and peach cobbler. They take cash only.
http://www.bullocksbbq.com/
- Q Shack - Durham, NC. Kansas City style BBQ. Great sausage, pulled pork, hush puppies and fries. Plus they take cards and they do take out. Very popular on Fridays though.
http://www.theqshack.com/
- Parkers BBQ - Wilson, NC. Carolina style vinegar based BBQ. Tiny menu in an old building that is also cash only. All the employees wear old style paper hats too. Really good Brunswick Stew and pulled pork and a fun atmosphere.
http://www.parkersbbq.com/
- Bullocks BBQ - Durham, NC. Carolina style vinegar based BBQ. Great Brunswick Stew, pulled pork and peach cobbler. They take cash only.
http://www.bullocksbbq.com/
- Q Shack - Durham, NC. Kansas City style BBQ. Great sausage, pulled pork, hush puppies and fries. Plus they take cards and they do take out. Very popular on Fridays though.
http://www.theqshack.com/
- Parkers BBQ - Wilson, NC. Carolina style vinegar based BBQ. Tiny menu in an old building that is also cash only. All the employees wear old style paper hats too. Really good Brunswick Stew and pulled pork and a fun atmosphere.
http://www.parkersbbq.com/
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Apr 7, 2011, 1:45 pm
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And another I like a lot, just not in NC:
- Colter's Bar B Q - Arlington, TX: Right down the street from the Ballpark at Arlington. Nice atmosphere, good food and service and it certainly beats paying for overpriced food at the game.
http://www.coltersbbq.com/
- Colter's Bar B Q - Arlington, TX: Right down the street from the Ballpark at Arlington. Nice atmosphere, good food and service and it certainly beats paying for overpriced food at the game.
http://www.coltersbbq.com/
Apr 7, 2011, 1:46 pm
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Some of my favorites here in NC:
- Bullocks BBQ - Durham, NC. Carolina style vinegar based BBQ. Great Brunswick Stew, pulled pork and peach cobbler. They take cash only.
http://www.bullocksbbq.com/
- Q Shack - Durham, NC. Kansas City style BBQ. Great sausage, pulled pork, hush puppies and fries. Plus they take cards and they do take out. Very popular on Fridays though.
http://www.theqshack.com/
- Parkers BBQ - Wilson, NC. Carolina style vinegar based BBQ. Tiny menu in an old building that is also cash only. All the employees wear old style paper hats too. Really good Brunswick Stew and pulled pork and a fun atmosphere.
http://www.parkersbbq.com/
- Bullocks BBQ - Durham, NC. Carolina style vinegar based BBQ. Great Brunswick Stew, pulled pork and peach cobbler. They take cash only.
http://www.bullocksbbq.com/
- Q Shack - Durham, NC. Kansas City style BBQ. Great sausage, pulled pork, hush puppies and fries. Plus they take cards and they do take out. Very popular on Fridays though.
http://www.theqshack.com/
- Parkers BBQ - Wilson, NC. Carolina style vinegar based BBQ. Tiny menu in an old building that is also cash only. All the employees wear old style paper hats too. Really good Brunswick Stew and pulled pork and a fun atmosphere.
http://www.parkersbbq.com/
While in Greenville, check out B's BBQ - a total hole in the wall, but awesome!
Here is link: http://www.ncbbqsociety.com/trail_pa...bbq_large.html
Pete Jones BBQ in Ayden is great
May 8, 2011, 4:12 pm
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The Pig in Chapel Hill, NC -- Damn good BBQ, locally grown, anti-biotic free pigs, fantastic sides, and an Eastern NC sauce with some real kick.
Southern Soul Barbecue in St. Simons, GA -- Really, really pulled pork, smoked out front. Brisket was severely overcooked, but the sauces were solid and the sides worked. Much, much better than expected.
The Pit in Raleigh, NC -- Ed Mitchell knows what to do with any protein, and the pulled pork and the brisket rock. Fantastic chicken wings as well. Very interesting local beer list to boot.
Southern Soul Barbecue in St. Simons, GA -- Really, really pulled pork, smoked out front. Brisket was severely overcooked, but the sauces were solid and the sides worked. Much, much better than expected.
The Pit in Raleigh, NC -- Ed Mitchell knows what to do with any protein, and the pulled pork and the brisket rock. Fantastic chicken wings as well. Very interesting local beer list to boot.