– The new Midwood Smokehouse gets a short write-up in Charlotte Magazine and sounds great; can’t wait to try it out

The new Midwood stays true to the original Central Avenue location, with beer signs and similar decor along the walls, but a more modern vibe to it. Rounded bench seating is a new take on a booth, and barbecue- and beer-themed cut metal art, designed by a restaurant employee, splits two sections of the dining room. The bar surface is made of reclaimed pine, and old barn siding with signs of aging bring back a rustic touch to the front of the bar and the ceiling. Rustic, but not old-fashioned: along the bar, USB ports are tucked underneath for customers who need to charge their devices.

– Charlotte Business Journal also has some coverage on Midwood Smokehouse as well

– Bill Spoon’s makes this Thrillist list of Best restaurants in Charlotte

– Marie, Let’s Eat! visits a heavy hitter in Archibald’s Bar-B-Que in Northport, AL and comes out raving about the ribs

– Some nice photos from last weekend’s Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival, which is now a NC BBQ Association event

– West Asheville is getting a new barbecue restaurant, Bonfire Barbecue, this week

– Spicy pork sandwich at Heirloom Market and brisket at La Barbecue both make Zagat’s list of America’s most iconic new dishes

– Looks like Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que is getting into the food truck game in Charlotte

Join us for our first roll out 5/15 at @unknownbrewing from 5-9pm and @birdsongbrewing Saturday 5/16 from 5-9pm. #cltfood #cltfoodtruck

— Moe’s BBQ on Wheels (@MoesBBQTruckCLT) May 12, 2015

– Congrats to friend of the blog Johnny aka Barbecue Rankings on the imminent release of his new book

I think it fits in nicely with @mollyorangette, @michaelpollan and vintage @beardfoundation…coming next week! pic.twitter.com/uzqJCUPuwk

— barbecuerankings (@barbecueranking) May 12, 2015