Large chopped pork tray from Lexington #1. -Monk (at Lexington Barbecue)
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Yep. -Monk (at Lexington Barbecue)
Linkdown: 7/23/14
– Yea, this list of best barbecue according to Open Table isn’t flawed at all. Because everyone knows the best barbecue comes from the places that take reservations.
– Carolina Ribs on the Run in Mooresville is blaming its closure on the construction of Brawley School Road, though I went the other week (review coming) and I would probably blame it on the subpar barbecue
– In other barbecue closure news, Asheville restaurant Sky City BBQ is closed until further notice after it’s owner was arrested under larceny and prostitution charges
– Johnny Ray Bousselot of Mount Holly has developed a couple of barbecue – Bourbon Peach and 10 Bones Signature – that has been picked up by a few outlets locally in Charlotte
– The Great NC BBQ Map takes a trip to the printers; maps ship next week
– Marie, Let’s Eat visits The Greater Good BBQ location in Buckhead
– Lexington #1 is featured on this slideshow of photos from BBQ Paradise 3, which aired last night at 9
– The “Smokin’ in the Valley” Festival is this weekend in Maggie Valley
– A fairly long read, entitled How Barbecue Has Become New York City’s Most Addictive Smoking Habit, yields this infographic
– According to Sam Jones, the “not so popular side of BBQ”
The not so popular side of BBQ! #skylightinnbbq #pitdigging http://t.co/6sdK4YlQDi
— Sam Jones (@skylightinn) July 21, 2014
Our State Magazine profiled Hillsborough BBQ Company in March 2013 and tagged along as they hand pick the hickory and oak they use in their smoking. Twice a week, they manually sort through the wood pile at a local sawmill to be sure they don’t take any sweet gum and poplar, which is not preferred for wood smoking barbecue.
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