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Eastern

The Skylight Inn

Skylight founder Pete Jones once said, "A place like this don't need any sign."

by Bob Garner
Restaurants

Short Sugar’s Pit Bar-B-Q

Much of Short Sugar's reputation comes from owner David Wilson's homemade sauce.

by Bob Garner
Central

The Pit Authentic Barbecue

The Pit provides a rather upscale setting for Raleigh patrons to enjoy authentic, pit-cooked barbecue.

by Bob Garner
Eastern

B’s Barbecue

There are no telephones or take-out menus at B's. What there is, though, is plenty of whole-hog barbecue, cooked to tender perfection.

by Bob Garner
Allen & Son Barbecue in Chapel Hill North Carolina
Restaurants

Allen & Son Barbeque

Keith Allen's old-fashioned, hands-on method earned him a place in North Carolina's barbecue canon.

by Our State Staff
Bridges Barbecue Lodge in Shelby North Carolina
Central

Bridges Barbecue Lodge

In case you forget what the restaurant specializes in, pig art decorating the walls helps you remember just what kind of place you're in.

by Bob Garner
Central

Lexington Barbecue

Lexington Barbecue attracts barbecue pilgrims from across the state and even further.

by Bob Garner
Restaurants

Little Richard’s Barbecue

The pure Lexington-style barbecue served at this laid-back and comfortable restaurant keeps Forsyth County residents coming back for their barbecue fix.

by Bob Garner
Restaurants

Stamey’s Old Fashioned Barbecue

The real monument to Stamey is not the restaurant, but the pit building, which is by far the largest and best equipped in the state.

by Bob Garner
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