Some neighbors mentioned this place to me yesterday; first I’d ever heard of it. Apparently it’s off Mihouse Road near the Allen and Son on 86, and it’s only open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday. Anyone...

I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on the Farmhouse in Chapel Hill NC. I noticed a sign for it when I was at Allen and Son's. Thanks a lot.

). I was pumped but my sister whose been living down here longer wasn’t impressed. she says Bullock’s (where i haven’t been) is better. today I went to Allen and Son out by old 86. good, but overpriced and...

'cue, and the Grady’s are the nicest people ever, but I still prefer Allen & Sons). It doesn’t have to be barbecue; good chicken, sammies, what-have-you. Any thoughts? P.S. Feel free to share links to past threads!

If you are going to Raleigh from the west, Allen and Sons BBQ is on Highway 86 just off I-40 between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough and is wonderful.

-278-1619. Also, you may as well start with a BBQ sandwich at ALLEN & SON'S just north of Chapel Hill on Highway 86.

Chapel Hill has Allen & Sons BBQ which I highly recommended. A bit out the way for you though. A Taste of Country BBQ is at the Warsaw exit off i-40 @ exit 364. I like their buffet but it has declined over the past few years,...

(pulled), maybe just a touch dry, but that was easily remedied with the sauce (vinegar). it’s not a bad sauce, but could have a bit more heat (a la Allen & Son). mac & cheese okay, and slaw not my kind (it was that finely...

of them in one day. Mayhem ensued. So, six stops, six trays, all solo, over 4.5 hours. It was intense. I’m in pain. But I think it was worth it. Starting in Durham, I ventured to Chapel Hill to visit Allen & Son. Then to...

BBQ Allen and Sons. It has it’s fans and haters alike but it’s been around for about forever. They still cook with hickory only. BBQ Joint The Q Shack-Not really a NC style only but it’s still really good. For when...

The best bbq is at your destination, Allen and Son between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough.

Lexington BBQ still uses wood, I know...and I think virtually all the BBQ places in Lexington still do. As does Stamey’s in Greensboro and Allen and Son's between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. Mr. BBQ in Winston-Salem also...

, but somehow when I’m in the mood for barbeque I want the more traditional approach that Allen & Sons offers – or even Q shack, which is certainly de-Carolina’d to an extent.

are some stops: For Sunday: Durham – The Q Shack on Hillsborough St. You can get both Texas brisket and NC pork. Lexington – Jimmie’s, which is within a stone’s throw of I-85 at the Southmont exit. Other days:...

Road-tripping through North Carolina recently, we wanted to sample both Eastern and Western style barbecue. Our first stop was Eastern style at Allen & Son Barbeque in Chapel Hill. We ordered a BBQ and stew plate. No chopped vs...