I love BBQ!!! Since we moved to North Carolina, I have had the pleasure of trying out NC style BBQ. The sauce is commonly prepared with a vinegar base. I prefer Texas BBQ which is prepared with a tomato brown sugar base. I have to admit I am not a fan of dry ribs or the foreign vinegar sauce. There was only one place that made the best ribs and has closed down. http://hawgwildsmokehouse.com/default.aspx Hawg wild smokehouse I will miss your sweet potato pie, tender chicken and sweet wet Texas style ribs!
Coopers BBQ: This may be the best place to go if you like pulled pork with vinegar BBQ sauce and don't mind the casual dining atmosphere. My only complaint is the restroom is in the kitchen and well; I don't like vinegar style BBQ sauce. We have eaten this of style BBQ in several places around NC. The meat at Coopers' is definitely the juiciest. However, since I am not a fan of vinegar BBQ sauce so we won't be going back. But if you like pulled pork, eat here. And their staff is always super friendly.
Holy Smokes BBQ: This restaurant is located in Raleigh in an old diner. They offer ribs with a dry rub, brisket and much more. While you wait in their cafeteria style line, you may receive a small sample of meat. I received a sample of their brisket. It was fatty, tender and overall delicious. Please be warned that you may not receive quality service here if you order over the phone or order take out. Thus, I recommend your visit to Holy Smokes be a dining in experience. There is a foodie culture here you must adhere to when it comes to ordering your food. In other words, order your food exactly to what the menu reads. Adym and I really loved their potato salad. It was the best potato salad we have ever eaten. It tasted very fresh and delightfully seasoned. My quest for good BBQ is never over. So please feel free to comment if you think there is a place we should try in the RTP.
Look. Just because the bathroom was in the kitchen doesn't make it unsanitary. It's unsanitary because that's where they keep the pigs. Welcome to NC....
ReplyDeleteHi Neal,
ReplyDeleteI never mentioned that the restroom being in the bathroom is unsanitary. I don't like the restroom in the bathroom because if they are busy, like most times -you can not get into the kitchen. Also, you have to open the door very slowly to make sure you don't hit the staff on your way out. Like I said in this post - the people here are really friendly and the food is good. I personally prefer tomato based BBQ with brown sugar so I won’t be going back. However, if you prefer NC vinegar based BBQ, you should definitely give this place a try.