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Durham’s American Tobacco Campus to get new barbecue restaurant

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Hey, American Tobacco Campus – prepare for the pit master. 

Barbecue great Ed Mitchell – the same Mitchell that led “The Pit” in Raleigh to acclaim – is opening a barbecue restaurant this fall between Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the Durham Performing Arts Center.

Simply called “’Que,” the restaurant will be located on the ground floor of the new Diamond View III building and feature patio seating.

The star? Mitchell’s whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue.

Update on Pitmaster Ed Mitchell’s next gig. No word on when it opens, but a trip to Durham might be in order once it does.

Update: ‘Que is set to open in September, a few weeks after former restaurant partner Greg Hatem opens a Durham location of The Pit just a mile down the road.

– Monk

Durham’s American Tobacco Campus to get new barbecue restaurant

Moe’s Original BBQ Heading to Matthews

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From Charlotte Restaurant Traffic on March 13:

Our friend and colleague Patty Dowdy with National Restaurant Properties has just placed Moe’s Original BBQ in the former Pure Taqueria location in Matthews. We loved Pure but thought Matthews was an odd location. Moe’s on the other hand looks to be a perfect fit. They are based out of Colorado and this will be the 2nd North Carolina location, the other is in Ashville.

Based on their Facebook page, they are shooting for a late May opening so despite my slight skepticism (being a chain and all) I may be looking to check it out in just a few weeks. 

Update: Here is a press release.

-Monk

Moe’s Original BBQ Heading to Matthews

Best Barbecue in the Charlotte Area: Winner

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Kyle Fletcher’s in Gaston County defeated Red Bridge’s of Shelby in the Charlotte Observer Tournament of Food: Barbecue edition. Prior to the finale, Fletcher’s beat Bill Spoon’s in the semi’s, with Bridge’s taking out Bobbee-O’s.

I will reserve judgement on Kyle Fletcher’s until I actually taste it, but I will be expecting big things if it beat out Red Bridge’s. 

It’s not exactly Lexington, not quite Eastern; it’s its own thing – and a remarkably successful one we’d be proud to feed visitors.

“I’ve been twice now,” says Purvis, “and both times, I found myself surprised and delighted – and wondered why I don’t hear more talk about this place among the barbecue fanatics.”

Kyle Fletcher’s, you have officially been added to the list. and I look forward to checking you out.

-Monk

Best Barbecue in the Charlotte Area: Winner