tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post109760225684463990..comments2023-08-17T23:09:06.821-04:00Comments on NC Barbecue Musings: Restaurant RatingsDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724901030974430212noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-74814898669880370982011-11-24T07:04:12.361-05:002011-11-24T07:04:12.361-05:00I just couldn’t leave your website before telling ...I just couldn’t leave your website before telling you that we really enjoyed the quality information you offer to your visitors… Will be back often to check up on new posts.Barbecue Cateringhttp://www.inspiremyevent.com/catering.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-3802437798189772822011-02-08T15:06:43.149-05:002011-02-08T15:06:43.149-05:00you are omitting several gems. There is of course...you are omitting several gems. There is of course Gary's in China Grove NC. it is right outside Salisbury and had been a staple of Rowan and Cabarrus county families for many years. Also there is The Cabarrus county Oasis Temple. They host an annual fund raising BBQ and offer perfectly smoked sandwiches and shoulders that you can buy whole or by the pound .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-51366421348275772312010-08-01T16:58:00.300-04:002010-08-01T16:58:00.300-04:00SuziQcat--
Alston and Red were not related, and t...SuziQcat--<br /><br />Alston and Red were not related, and the current operators of the Bridges restaurants in Shelby are not brothers. <br /><br />Just a correction from an inlaw to the Alston Bridges clan.genbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331882134747743728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-36134430053005992622010-07-27T13:57:25.840-04:002010-07-27T13:57:25.840-04:00I'm surprised you haven't done Jimmy's...I'm surprised you haven't done Jimmy's in Lexington. I've eaten at a lot of BBQ joints in my quest to try every place in Norh and South Carolina and Jimmy's is in my top 5. It's up there with Allen and Son, Hurseys, and Stamey's. You need to go ASAP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-64869853611533465122010-06-29T17:26:17.838-04:002010-06-29T17:26:17.838-04:00Man, what kind of America-hating communist are you...Man, what kind of America-hating communist are you, anyway? You recommend Hursey's, but put Hog Heaven in Durham on the "acceptable" list? Hursey's is a godawful commercialized tourist trap. Even my friends from Burlington don't like it. And everybody knows that Hog Heaven is the best Barbecue in the Triangle. <br /><br />...Although nothing beats Jimmy's in Lexington.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-82353554114996324302009-12-16T08:47:26.047-05:002009-12-16T08:47:26.047-05:00Next time you're in Charlotte, check Mac's...Next time you're in Charlotte, check Mac's Speed Shop. Melt-in-your-mouth brisket and pulled pork.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-6574598427799398572009-05-20T12:50:10.373-04:002009-05-20T12:50:10.373-04:00You should head to Shelby, NC and go to Bridges BB...You should head to Shelby, NC and go to Bridges BBQ. There are two restaurants in town, run by brothers, but the one near the hospital is the better one. The slice Q is great...get there early because they will run out.SuziQCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784799768330896903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-12950695061253982372009-05-06T22:59:00.000-04:002009-05-06T22:59:00.000-04:00Outlaw BBQ Shack in Matthews, has you all beat. I...Outlaw BBQ Shack in Matthews, has you all beat. It's a small (take-out-only) place with awesome BBQ. Ribs are the best I've ever eaten ANYWHERE! No frills, hardcore barbecue joint. Definately a must try if you're in the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-31904330744332200292009-05-04T13:40:00.000-04:002009-05-04T13:40:00.000-04:00I haven't had the opportunity to go yet, but I wan...I haven't had the opportunity to go yet, but I wanted to try Holden Barbeque, which is on US1 between Wake Forest and Rolesville. I have no opinion, but thought you may want to add it to your "to try" list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-18750889445548302292009-05-04T11:38:00.000-04:002009-05-04T11:38:00.000-04:00Bullock's in Durham... Why aren't they included?Bullock's in Durham... Why aren't they included?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686079842667528649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-59363326276448077112009-03-16T19:25:00.000-04:002009-03-16T19:25:00.000-04:00You should also try Kerley's in Welcome, NC. Alth...You should also try Kerley's in Welcome, NC. Although I'd take Fuzzy's or Honey Monk's barbeque, Kerley's has the best okra.Southern Apehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03131734326570458240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-29534502805622358622009-02-16T16:42:00.000-05:002009-02-16T16:42:00.000-05:00Dave,I enjoy reading your blog and wanted you to k...Dave,<BR/><BR/>I enjoy reading your blog and wanted you to know I have linked to it from my new NC BBQ blog(see the "Oinks" or links section of www.bbqjew.com). If you would be so kind, I'd appreciate you adding a link to my website when you get a chance. If you're not willing to link to the page, no worries. Oh, and I'll TRY and forgive you for your lukewarm reviews of Lexington joints.<BR/><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-728360172512642652009-01-11T21:40:00.000-05:002009-01-11T21:40:00.000-05:00Putting Danny's on your list compromises every oth...Putting Danny's on your list compromises every other decision on there. Not even close to acceptable. And there is no Allen and Son BBQ in Hillsborough, it's just on HW 86 towards Hillsborough. Where's the Falls River Smokehouse or The Pit? Wilber's? Speedy's or Jimmy's in Lexington? At least you don't like the Cue Shack.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-18681783659737817792008-09-24T13:12:00.000-04:002008-09-24T13:12:00.000-04:00Dave, I applaud your goals here, but I am a bit co...Dave, <BR/><BR/>I applaud your goals here, but I am a bit concerned with your reference to "Lexington Style" with regard to Country Barbecue and by extension Stamey's and "Greensboro Barbecue". I think you are insinuating that these barbecues are the same, when in fact the "Greensboro Style" barbecues you are referencing are much more similar to Eastern Style than Lexington Style. While the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-27977587952138583102008-08-14T17:46:00.000-04:002008-08-14T17:46:00.000-04:00Dave, A couple of places I visited recently on a t...Dave, <BR/><BR/>A couple of places I visited recently on a trip to the mountains, may be kind of out of your usual circuit, but both got my thumbs up. <BR/><BR/>Tar Heel Q, on Highway 64, right on the Yadkin River between Lexington and Mocksville, serves up a fine Lexington-style pig, with the pit belching lots of wood smoke. I wasn't real hungry when we stopped there, so just got a sandwich. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-70296042733809732592007-03-12T16:28:00.000-04:002007-03-12T16:28:00.000-04:00I grew up in NC and lived there until 03'. I hate...I grew up in NC and lived there until 03'. I hate to see A&M with such a low rating. I went to high school in Mebane (88 - 92) and they were acceptable back then. I haven't been there since 95 or so, though, so I'll take your word on it.Hogwildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414667638368955461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-1154973680535632722006-08-07T14:01:00.000-04:002006-08-07T14:01:00.000-04:00One of my favorite places is Little Richard's Bar-...One of my favorite places is Little Richard's Bar-B-Que in Yadkinville, NC. There are 2 or 3 other locations in Winston-Salem that I haven't been to, but I've heard are just as good as the Yadkinville location.<BR/><BR/>So if you're ever in that area of the state, I reccomend trying one of their locations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-1139608137155895092006-02-10T16:48:00.000-05:002006-02-10T16:48:00.000-05:00I love it. I'm going to have to revisit your site....I love it. I'm going to have to revisit your site... I'm thinking of moving to NC in the next few months...oakland heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217878062434978955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-1137721285306089912006-01-19T20:41:00.000-05:002006-01-19T20:41:00.000-05:00Unbelievable, a NC BBQ critic that has never been ...Unbelievable, a NC BBQ critic that has never been to the best BBQ restaurants in North Carolina, first on the list is Keaton's BBQ in Statesville, NC, i grew up on this stuff, you cant get enough of it. second is B's Barbecue in Greenville, NC, It is ridiculously good. Third, you need to go to whitakers BBQ in scotland neck, nc, close to rocky mount. you really have got to try these three Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-1134565732034378982005-12-14T08:08:00.000-05:002005-12-14T08:08:00.000-05:00Hi. I enjoy the blog. Thanks for the recommende...Hi. I enjoy the blog. Thanks for the recommended list. My family eats at Danny's in Morrisville quite often. The service is great and they also offer several kids eat free nights each week which is a plus for us. I was just wondering do you rate ribs too?Thaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130119813907923497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-1132169109281852552005-11-16T14:25:00.000-05:002005-11-16T14:25:00.000-05:00roy - I just got to Dixie Bell's, so a review is f...roy - I just got to Dixie Bell's, so a review is forthcoming. I didn't see the sauce bar, so I just used what was on the table.<BR/><BR/>And I love Danny's.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724901030974430212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-1132164979443900142005-11-16T13:16:00.000-05:002005-11-16T13:16:00.000-05:00I can vouch for Danny's and Dixie Bell's.Danny's h...I can vouch for Danny's and Dixie Bell's.<BR/><BR/>Danny's has good BBQ, but their St. Louis ribs and their fried catfish are outstanding. And my wife just loves their fried corn nuggets. Clean restaurant. Good, friendly service. And Danny himself is usually wandering around chatting with folks.<BR/><BR/>Dixie Bell's I've only been to a couple of times, but I was seriously impressed on both Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-1123865136369769182005-08-12T12:45:00.000-04:002005-08-12T12:45:00.000-04:00Allen and Sons has been visited and recommended.Wh...Allen and Sons has been visited and recommended.<BR/><BR/>White Swan is on the list to visit now.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the suggestions.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724901030974430212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289263.post-1101223868311777532004-11-23T10:31:00.000-05:002004-11-23T10:31:00.000-05:00Dave, get to Allen and Sons in Hillsborough (not C...Dave, get to Allen and Sons in Hillsborough (not Chapel Hill)...right away!! Great BBQ, the best fries around and a superb hamburger. What's takin you so long?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com