Comfort-first North Carolina spots where the pace is easy, portions are generous, and that old-school warmth never really ...

From smoky barbecue to golden fried chicken, these North Carolina eateries elevate comfort food to legendary, soul-satisfying ...

Golden, crispy, and downright irresistible, these North Carolina BBQ spots serve hushpuppies that could steal the show from ...

Whole-hog cooking produces meat so tender and flavorful that first-timers often become instant converts to Carolina barbecue ...

R.O.’s Bar-B-Cue is ending its 80-year run on Saturday, Dec. 27. Three generations have operated the business on Gaston Avenue since 1946. The owners wrote the following on Monday: “This extremely ...

Carolina coleslaw is supposed to be the side dish, but here it is dangerously close to becoming the main event. The bbq pit boys take a basic bowl of shredded crunch and turn it into something people ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. One of the top barbecue experts in a state known for smoked meat has an issue with Southern Living’s list of the best barbecue joints ...

Big Blue Wiener is a late-night hot dog stand that operates in downtown Lexington. Menu options include the popular mac-attack dog, BBQ slaw dog and chili cheese dog. Owner and operator Chris Price ...

If the South is known for anything, it’s definitely barbecue — and a new ranking is spotlighting North Carolina’s very best. Southern Living released its list of the “Top 50 BBQ Joints” across the ...

Southern Living ranks six NC barbecue joints among South’s top 50 spots in 2025. Skylight Inn in Ayden and Lexington Barbecue lead with traditional whole hog prep. Sam Jones BBQ and Prime BBQ blend ...