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Raleigh News & Observer
The best Carolina-style BBQ joints in the US, says USA Today. 2 are in Raleigh
In barbecue, Carolina-style usually means one of two things: vinegar or tomato. In bridging the barbecue divide, there’s a new ranking of Carolina-style joints that puts a Raleigh icon in the top spot. Raleigh’s influential smokehouse The Pit Authentic Barbecue was named the country’s best Carolina-style barbecue, according to USA Today’s 10Best. In compiling its rankings 10Best barbecue experts nominated top spots and readers voted for their favorites. The Pit helped brighten the spotlight on North Carolina’s most famous culinary tradition when it opened in downtown Raleigh. Co-founded by legendary pitmaster Ed Mitchell and now solely owned by Greg Hatem, The Pit serves up whole hog and Lexington-style barbecue, covering all the Carolina-style bases. The 10Best writers praised The Pit’s ability to cater to all tastes. “Whole-hog barbecue is the main event at The Pit, a Raleigh favorite housed inside a restored 1930s-era warehouse,” the story said. “In addition to pork, the venue offers a diverse range of other proteins including beef brisket, chopped barbecue turkey, and Southern fried chicken — and there are even barbecue soy nuggets for the meat-averse.” Though Carolina-style could mean either state, the rankings show a clear superiority. Of the top 10 Carolina-style spots, seven
decorhint.com
This North Carolina Sandwich Shop Just Earned Michelin Recognition For Its Homemade Bread And Big City Sandwiches
The bread here has a job description. It is made specifically for sandwiches, and the owners are stubborn enough to say so out loud. Honestly, I respect that. Even the sesame seeds get toasted before they ever meet the dough, which tells me this North Carolina sandwich counter is thinking several steps ahead of lunch.
midtownmag.com
Last Call for the Old Brewery Model? What’s Next for Triangle Craft Beer
For years, covering craft beer meant chasing an industry that refused to slow down. Another brewery opened. Another taproom expanded. Another industrial building filled with stainless steel tanks. Now, the brewery-closing announcement has become its own depressing social media genre. It begins with a heavy heart. It thanks the staff,...
hoodline.com
Raleigh's Angus Barn Unveils Billions of Lights and Decorations and a Room Honoring Family Legend
Inside the Angus Barn's red barn walls off U.S. 70 in Raleigh, Van Eure and her team have spent the better part of a month turning dining rooms, lounges and outdoor spaces into a full-blown Christmas wonderland, and by Sunday the work was nearly finished. “We started October 1st, and we're just almost done,” Eure said, with roughly a day of decorating left to go.
fastfoodclub.com
Grits, Eggs, And Gravy Have Kept Raleigh Regulars Coming Back To Big Ed’s For Decades
Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep the coffee coming while the trends pass by. In downtown Raleigh, one small Southern kitchen has built its whole reputation on the second approach. The plates come out loaded with eggs, grits, biscuits, and gravy, and the line at the door...
familydestinationsguide.com
The Massive North Carolina Flea Market Where Bargain Hunters Can Shop All Day On Just $40
Somewhere between your couch and the best Saturday you’ve had in months sits the Raleigh Market at 4285 Trinity Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it’s been waiting patiently for you to show up. Hand over $40 and watch it work harder than you ever thought possible. Let’s...
familydestinationsguide.com
The Legendary North Carolina Restaurant That Has Refused To Serve Ketchup For Over 80 Years
In Raleigh, North Carolina, there’s a restaurant that has been grilling hot dogs, charming locals, and turning away ketchup for over 80 years without a single apology. The Roast Grill is not just a restaurant. It’s a statement. And that statement is: ketchup is not welcome here, it...
hoodline.com
Raleigh Oyster Fest Returns With Pitmasters, Vegan Bites and a Cheaper Ticket
Oyster shells and barbecue smoke will mingle at Raleigh Iron Works this Saturday as the Rawleigh Oyster Fest returns for its third go-round, this time with North Carolina pitmasters joining the lineup and a cheaper way in for anyone who felt priced out of the first two sellouts. The festival, themed “Smoke & Shuck,” runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1101 E. Whitaker Mill Road.
The Triangle Tribune
Bar to bring elevated South Indian dining experience to Cary
CARY - Bar O Bar, a new contemporary Indian restaurant rooted in the culinary traditions of South India, will open in December in Cary. Built around the idea of being "Perfectly Indian," Bar O Bar celebrates the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on South Indian flavors and traditions. The restaurant's name draws from "barobar," meaning "perfect" in several Indian languages, reflecting a philosophy of balance that extends across its food, cocktails, design and hospitality.
fastfoodclub.com
The Pork Chops Taste Just Like Home At This Durham Soul Food Spot, And North Carolina Locals Rave About The Crispy Fried Chicken Too
Some meals remind you of a family reunion before you even finish the plate. In south Durham, a small counter-service kitchen has built a loyal following by cooking food the way grandmothers and aunties did on Sunday afternoons. The pork chops get the most attention, and the fried chicken earns...
familydestinationsguide.com
People Wait Outside For Hours At This 10-Table North Carolina Steakhouse That Serves Only Ribeye
There are restaurants that give you options, and then there’s the Beefmastor Inn in Wilson, North Carolina, which looked at the whole idea of options and politely showed them the door. One cut of beef, one dining room, and a line out front that tells you everything you need...
takingthekids.com
10 North Carolina Gluten-Free Bakeries Serving Treats Worth Driving Miles For
A former tennis pro now spends mornings making gluten-free bagels in North Carolina. I love that plot twist. Trading a racket for a rolling pin takes serious nerve. The surprises keep coming across the state. One Italian bakery sells gluten-free almond mousse cakes and chocolate hazelnut tarts beside its classic pastries. Another shop stocks take-and-bake cinnamon buns in a freezer case, so the treat can ride home with you.