HELP NEEDED - NC/SC BBQ JOINTS

GreenWave36

Next week I will be in NC/SC for work, driving from Raleigh, through Fayetteville, Florence (SC), Columbia, then back up to Charlotte, checking out some retail stores.  If anyone can point me toward any great BBQ spots roughly along this route, I would appreciate it!

Thanks,

Jeremy 

MurrayG

I love Clyde Coopers in downtown Raleigh. 

dgordon2nc

Brew-n-que in Cary which is right outside of Raleigh. Also the pit in downtown Raleigh 

tarheelmatt

I'll respond later, but there's a BBQ trail on Visit NC .com that has more choices than you can shake a stick at. 

@JohnInCarolina may know exactly where that is located.  

northGAcock

tarheelmatt said:

I'll respond later, but there's a BBQ trail on Visit NC .com that has more choices than you can shake a stick at. 

@JohnInCarolina may know exactly where that is located.  

There is that....and then there is some real BBQ. Check out this earlier post. http://discoversouthcarolina.com/barbecue

steel_egg

If you are near the Pinehurst area check out the Pick n' Pig. Not sure of the geography down that way. 

tarheelmatt

northGAcock said:

tarheelmatt said:

I'll respond later, but there's a BBQ trail on Visit NC .com that has more choices than you can shake a stick at. 

@JohnInCarolina may know exactly where that is located.  

There is that....and then there is some real BBQ. Check out this earlier post. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1188677/the-south-carolina-bbq-trail-for-those-who-may-be-passing-through-our-state

There maybe like two joints on that one. 

northGAcock

tarheelmatt said:

northGAcock said:

tarheelmatt said:

I'll respond later, but there's a BBQ trail on Visit NC .com that has more choices than you can shake a stick at. 

@JohnInCarolina may know exactly where that is located.  

There is that....and then there is some real BBQ. Check out this earlier post. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1188677/the-south-carolina-bbq-trail-for-those-who-may-be-passing-through-our-state

There maybe like two joints on that one. 

tarheelmatt said:

northGAcock said:

tarheelmatt said:

I'll respond later, but there's a BBQ trail on Visit NC .com that has more choices than you can shake a stick at. 

@JohnInCarolina may know exactly where that is located.  

There is that....and then there is some real BBQ. Check out this earlier post. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1188677/the-south-carolina-bbq-trail-for-those-who-may-be-passing-through-our-state

There maybe like two joints on that one. 

Actually here is the right link....http://discoversouthcarolina.com/barbecue 

Scroll down to the PDF download.

Hokie_Smoker

Kyle Fletcher's in Lowell, NC (close to Gastonia).  Just a coupe of miles off of 85, get there early, cash only. I work in Gastonia, send me a PM, I'll try to meet you for lunch.

Dyal_SC

When will you be in the Columbia area?  Maybe a coupla of us in the area could meet you for lunch?  Always a pleasure meeting up with fellow eggheads.  One of the better BBQ joints in Cola IMHO is Doc's BBQ near Williams Brice Stadium.  They have a really good lunch buffet.  I noticed the last time I was there that their pulled pork has gotten noticeably better over the last couple of years. Nice smokiness.  Another good BBQ joint is Southern Belly in Columbia.  They have good sandwiches, but they are lacking in sides.  

tarheelmatt

Here is the trail map and site address HERE.  http://www.ncbbqsociety.com/bbqmap/trail_map.html

There's many trails, see HERE.  

Places I recommend?  

• Skylight Inn, Ayden
• Allen and Son Barbecue, Chapel Hill (Was actually just crowned best)
• Stamey's Barbecue, Greensboro
• Lexington BBQ (Honeymonk), Lexington 
• Wilber's, Goldsboro

northGAcock

Dyal_SC said:

When will you be in the Columbia area?  Maybe a coupla of us in the area could meet you for lunch?  Always a pleasure meeting up with fellow eggheads.  One of the better BBQ joints in Cola IMHO is Doc's BBQ near Williams Brice Stadium.  They have a really good lunch buffet.  I noticed the last time I was there that their pulled pork has gotten noticeably better over the last couple of years. Nice smokiness.  Another good BBQ joint is Southern Belly in Columbia.  They have good sandwiches, but they are lacking in sides.  

Not to mention my favorite here in Cola Palmetto Pig. I love those @Dayl_SC has identified as well.

Dave in Florida

I have always said I will try this place if I'm ever close.  http://thescottsbbq.com/

xfire_ATX

dgordon2nc said:

Brew-n-que in Cary which is right outside of Raleigh. Also the pit in downtown Raleigh 

+1 Pit.

I had some bbq in Greensboro at a BBQ and chicken place.  Chicken was good

smokeyw

Skylight Inn in Ayden is excellent as is Bum's BBQ also in Ayden. Sam Jones BBQ in Greenville is very good. Sam Jones BBQ is new and is owned by one of the owners of the Skylight Inn. Grady's BBQ in Dudley also a favorite.

Chubbs

I am partial to Palmetto Pigin Columbia, Hudsons Smokehouse in Lexington and Farm Boys in Chapin. My buddy bought Farm Boys in January. Went last weekend for first time. Probably the best sides around. BBQ is pretty good too

GreenWave36

Dyal_SC said:

When will you be in the Columbia area?  Maybe a coupla of us in the area could meet you for lunch?  Always a pleasure meeting up with fellow eggheads.  One of the better BBQ joints in Cola IMHO is Doc's BBQ near Williams Brice Stadium.  They have a really good lunch buffet.  I noticed the last time I was there that their pulled pork has gotten noticeably better over the last couple of years. Nice smokiness.  Another good BBQ joint is Southern Belly in Columbia.  They have good sandwiches, but they are lacking in sides.  

I will be in Columbia next Thursday (7/7) during the day,  Would love to meet some of you for lunch if people are free.  Thanks to everyone for the responses.  

northGAcock

GreenWave36 said:

Dyal_SC said:

When will you be in the Columbia area?  Maybe a coupla of us in the area could meet you for lunch?  Always a pleasure meeting up with fellow eggheads.  One of the better BBQ joints in Cola IMHO is Doc's BBQ near Williams Brice Stadium.  They have a really good lunch buffet.  I noticed the last time I was there that their pulled pork has gotten noticeably better over the last couple of years. Nice smokiness.  Another good BBQ joint is Southern Belly in Columbia.  They have good sandwiches, but they are lacking in sides.  

I will be in Columbia next Thursday (7/7) during the day,  Would love to meet some of you for lunch if people are free.  Thanks to everyone for the responses.  

I can meet up. Thursday is the best day....all fresh pork and hash.

Dyal_SC

@Chubbs, I just ate at Farm Boys for lunch today. They're always really good. I did notice their fried pork chops are paper thin now though. Don't remember them being that way in the past.  @GreenWave36 and @northGAcock , I'm game if y'all are too. I'm free for lunch on the 7th. And I think I've only eaten at Palmetto Pig once a few years ago. Wouldn't mind trying it again!

northGAcock

Dyal_SC said:

@Chubbs, I just ate at Farm Boys for lunch today. They're always really good. I did notice their fried pork chops are paper thin now though. Don't remember them being that way in the past.  @GreenWave36 and @northGAcock , I'm game if y'all are too. I'm free for lunch on the 7th. And I think I've only eaten at Palmetto Pig once a few years ago. Wouldn't mind trying it again!

I am good regardless if @GreenWave36 is up for it (though i hope he / they are..... I have had a hankering lately for some Que and hash.

GreenWave36

Lunch on the 7th works for me, thanks for setting this up... but it looks like from their website that Palmetto Pig is closed from July 4th-7th.  Let me know another spot to meet.

northGAcock

I just called them.....they re-open on Thursday the 7th. We are good. Let's take this to PM and we will zone in on times etc. Looking forward to it. Anyone else interested in joining us....drop us a PM or post here and we will bring you into the PM planning thread.