That’s interesting. I had no idea that this was peculiar to eastern NC, and that Bojangle’s doesn’t even offer the Cheddar-bo in other parts of the state.

of a wonderful sugar-onion contrast. Lexington BBQ DID serve up some excellently tangy slaw, good beans (which I’ve never had before in a NC BBQ joint), and surprisingly toothsome pie. In my experience desserts at NC BBQ...

I know this is a dangerous topic as everyone has their own favorite but what do you think is the best Eastern NC example of BBQ? I’ll be traveling from Los Angeles to the Triangle in a few days and spending some time in...

We will have to stay overnight in Dunn, NC. Are there any good places in the area for a nice meal?

I visiting Saluda Nc in about 2 weeks can anyone recommend great palces to eat??

Late April Fools??? Please? Wow, I hate this. Mitchell’s had (in my opinion) easily the best barbecue in Wilson, and some of the best in the state. I have noticed that business at Mitchell’s has seemed slow, while the...

This restaurant needs to be included in any conversation about Eastern NC barbecue. I can’t believe how close I live to this restaurant and just tried it for the first time. It’s a relatively young restaurant,...

Hi Bubblegirl, I used to live in greensboro fo 10 years but now I live in NJ. The restaurants I love to go to when I visit NC include the following... Rearn Thai- first thai place I hve ever tried and the best ever, and I have...

A buddy and I are celebrating the fact that we’re both turning 40 by attempting to consume as much Eastern NC BBQ as possible in a weekend. We’re definitely hitting B’s in Greenville (been dying to go there),...

't include Hardee’s and Cracker Barrel. This trip I found a worthy spot in Kenly, NC called Moore’s Barbecue. a small hole in the wall kind of place, the menu consists of pulled pork, fried chicken and sides. The BBQ...

After reading about Tasca Brava (607 Glennwood Ave.) just yesterday on Chowhound I did a quick search and found other reviews. Going soley on those reviews we packed up and took the 2 1/4 hour ride from Jacksonville, NC for...

Wow, as someone who was born and raised in NC, reading what Jim has written about NC BBQ so far (dispatch #17) is sort of painful. I guess food critics are paid to be opinionated, but claiming that native diners were eating their...

Pam’s Farmhouse. 5111 Western Blvd Raleigh, NC has pretty good country breakfast and lunch,

When you have a bit of time, take a drive up I-85 to Nunnery-Freeman Barbecue in Norlina, just before the Virginia state line. A Charlotte Observer food writer once put it at the very top of his top ten NC barbecues list. He said...

and the chicken tamales incredibly tasty, but again you have to do takeaway or eat outside. For hanging out outside of the downtown area, I recommend City Beverage near I-40/751/NC 54. They have a great selection of really good...