RIP LeeAnn Mueller. La Barbecue posted on their social media last Wednesday that the co-owner and chef had passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51.
The tributes poured in from Texas Monthly’s Daniel Vaughn, the Houston Chronicle, and more
LeAnn Mueller died suddenly at 51 yesterday. I talked with her wife Ali about LeAnn's careers in barbecue and photography, and the legacy they built together at @la_Barbecuehttps://t.co/Bk03QRTVIq
Monk: Queen City Nerve goes deep on the roots of the newly opened Firehawk Brewpub in Mount Holly. While I haven’t made it out there myself (and couldn’t make the media opening due to family commitments), I do plan to make the trip very soon. After reading this article about the barbecue restaurant/fish camp/brewery, I’m even more excited.
With their opening along the banks of Dutchman's Creek in Mount Holly two weeks ago, Firehawk Brewpub is a space that looks to prioritize community, workers … and damn good beer, barbecue and fish camp. https://t.co/nDbmfjj63s
Dana Hanson is a Meat Scientist at NC State and runs their annual barbecue camp, modeled after Texas A&M
There’s no shortage of barbecue experts in North Carolina, but only one hosts the NC State BBQ Camp. That’s Dana Hanson, an NC State Extension meat science specialist who humbly refers to himself as “the meat guy.” https://t.co/SkYWURvY4g
Monk: In “news you absolutely love to see,” Speedy’s Barbecue has reopened in Lexington. Undaunted by the NC DOT’s widening of Highway 8 that killed off Smiley’s Barbecue, Speedy’s has moved about a half mile down the road from their longtime location of 60 years into what formerly housed Tricia’s Catering.
In an interview earlier this year owner Roy Dunn stressed that only the location is changing. Speedy’s will have the same menu, same staff, same prices and same motto — “ Quality, Quantity and Quick service.”
Curb service, a staple of classic Lexington barbecue joints, is open with 13 spots available
Merch is available
Speedy’s Barbecue is now open 11am to 8pm Monday through Saturday at 408 Piedmont Dr Lexington, NC 27295
Native News
Congrats to Little Pigs BBQ of Asheville, who celebrated 60 years open last month
Jon G’s Barbecue makes Eater Carolinas’ list of Essential Restaurants in Charlotte
Congrats to Concord-based SnS Grills for being named “The Best Kettle Style Grill” by Food and Wine in a recent rundown of charcoal grills
WRAL’s best barbecue in Raleigh contains one old but mostly newer places
Non-Native News
Congrats to City Limits Q on the announcement of their upcoming brick and mortar in West Columbia
Aaron Franklin’s latest restaurant Uptown Sports Club is more sports bar than barbecue joint, but it does have some chopped brisket and sausage on the menu in various forms
A look at Uptown Sports Club shows gumbo stocked with Franklin Barbecue sausage, a raw bar, and four different po’ boys. https://t.co/OZ0mNUoKWm
Amy Mills of 17th Street Barbecue was recently honored back in March
2023 Landmarks Illinois Influencer Amy Mills & owner of @17thstreetbbq is preserving and celebrating Southern Illinois’ food culture while also reusing historic places. We honored Amy at our Preservation Forward event in March. Learn why: https://t.co/gTSgvdhItd
Congrats to Wildwoods BBQ on winning last week’s Brisket King NYC
Congrats Wildwoods BBQ from NJ on winning Brisket King NYC w/ their excellent brisket. Young restaurant with serious pitmaster talent! pic.twitter.com/OP9uFeJxZO
Monk: It was just a few weeks ago when we learned of the existence of Firehawk Brewpub in Mount Holly and according to comments on their Instagram, they are opening “very very soon.” Based on this, I would expect them to be open by the end of May. This video is from the Charlotte Observer.
Description: The new Mount Holly restaurant, located in the former Fire Department building, includes a patio and outdoor greenspace to enjoy craft beer and wood-fired barbecue.
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