In North Carolina, barbecue isn’t just a method of cooking. In March, we write that our state is “the only state in the union where barbecue is a noun,” meaning “pork, pit-cooked over coals and delicately seasoned with that unique sauce — and some of the best comes from Goldsboro.” Our “Knife and Fork” column proclaims that Wilber’s Barbecue “is crowded at mealtimes and sometimes in between, and the quiet is not nearly as golden as the hush puppies.”
For 127 years, this Wilson County store has been keeping its community well supplied — by relying on people just as much as what’s on the shelves.
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
A full tray, an ice-cold sweet tea, and a midday break bring us back to our days at the K&W Cafeteria.
Explore hidden gardens and tasty places to eat and drink in Charlotte’s historic neighborhood.
