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What the ‘Top Chef’ judges have to say about ‘great Carolina barbecue’ in Charlotte

Superstar chef Tom Colicchio shares his own method for smoking meat. “I’m no expert — it’s something I mess around with.” ...

These NC BBQ joints are among the best in the South, Southern Living says

If the South is known for anything, it’s definitely barbecue — and a new ranking is spotlighting North Carolina’s very best.
The Herald SC

2 Charlotte spots among best for DoorDash barbecue in the South

A takeout brisket plate with collards and cornbread at The Smoke Pit in Concord, which is a top option for barbecue delivery, DoorDash says. Alex Cason CharlotteFive Ahead of Father’s Day, DoorDash ...
Ever After in the Woods

8 North Carolina BBQ Joints That Don’t Advertise Yet Still Fill Up Daily

Smoke curls, hushpuppies crunch, and flavor reigns at these beloved North Carolina BBQ joints locals swear by.
Charlotte Observer

A Charlotte staple is revving up to celebrate 20 years of barbecue, beer + bikes

This year, Mac’s Speed Shop is celebrating 20 years of finger-lickin’ barbecue, ice-cold beer and live music at its original South End location. But when the restaurant — best known for its ...
Charlotte Observer

NC is losing 2 of its oldest barbecue joints. There’s still time to visit one of them

A pair of historic North Carolina barbecue joints are snuffing out the smokehouses after a collective century and a half in business. Short Sugar’s in Reidsville and Kepley’s in High Point are the ...
Raleigh News & Observer

NC is home to one of the top cities in the US for ‘BBQ enthusiasts’, says Yelp

If you’re a big fan of barbecue, one of the best places to get a taste of it is in North Carolina, according to Yelp. Ahead of National Barbecue Day on May 16, Yelp revealed the top 10 cities for the ...