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Default North Carolina BBQ Ideas

Craig Watts wrote:
>> The western part of NC is best known for "Lexington style" ribs, which
>> don't appeal to me. On you way up, take I-70 in and have a plate of
>> pulled pork and veggies at Barbecue Lodge or Don Murray's in Raleigh.
>> If you're near Rocky Mount, consider Gardners, which is an icon of the
>> Eastern NC style as well. Going on west to Ashville, another great
>> place is Stamy's in Greensboro. The last time I was there, they were
>> still cooking with ONLY wood coals.
>>
>> Heck, since you won't be going on over to Memphis, stop at Red Hot and
>> Blue in Raleigh for their interpretation of Memphis style (dry) ribs.
>> If you are still hungry, go back to Barbecue Lodge and get a plate of
>> chicken livers and gizzards. Send some to me.

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>
> Nonny,
>
> I agree that Lexington Q is not my choice. It is different with black
> pepper and the such, but I prefer Eastern NC Q.
>
> Unfortunitly Don Murry's has closed and in IMHO Barbecue Lodge has
> slipped several notches.
>
> Bruce, you mentioned that you are heading towards Ashville. I can list
> some places but am not sure that you will be in the middle of the
> Carolinas.
>
> Wilson, NC Parkers- Delicious.
>
> Chapel Hill, NC- a must see! Allen and Sons (hardwood Hickory)
>
> When you go over to the Greensboro Area you have A & M in Mebane (also
> hardwood hickory but more of an all around checked table cloth diner).
> Also is Hurshery's sp? Go to the on on Hwy 70. Not the others.
>
> Good luck. Be sure to buy a desert at Allen and Son's.
>
> Have a safe trip.
>
> Craig



Reply to my own post. Go to the Allen and Son's on Hwy 86.
Just a mile from I-40 north from Chapel Hill. It is the
original location that cooks over wood.

Craig in Raleigh NC