RIDEANDSLIDEFOOD
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Hello
Headung down thru N.C. soon and remember a place i have seen in past post, i believe it was the SKYLINE but cannot remeber the city it was in. Can anyone help?
thanks BIG JIM
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GordonW
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RE: N.C. QUE.
Fri, 10/28/05 10:11 AM
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Skylight. Good choice. From the Raleigh "News & Observer:" quote:The Skylight Inn, Ayden
From Wilson, we head east on U.S. 264, then south on N.C. 11 to the little town of Ayden, home of The Skylight Inn. The barbecue there is close to the Holy Grail for those who like Eastern-style victuals. The Jones family has a pretty clear philosophy about barbecue: "If it isn't cooked on wood, it isn't barbecue." Pete Jones is doing something right. Just about every president and state politician over the past few decades has sampled his wares. A couple of years ago, the James Beard Foundation honored him as a great regional restaurant, and National Geographic sings its praises as the best 'cue in the world. Don't expect a wide menu: Barbecue, slaw and cornbread is about all you'll get. The Jones product is pretty close to perfect, except when the fat and "cracklings" make it too greasy. It's still worth the trip. http://www.newsobserver.com/lifestyles/story/2818369p-9265481c.html
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hatteras04
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RE: N.C. QUE.
Fri, 10/28/05 10:17 AM
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You might be referring to the Skylight Inn in Ayden. It is one of places that is talked about a lot whenever a BBQ discussion comes up. I went there last summer for the first time and I really liked it. Keep in mind that they only have a limited menu. It is pork (sandwich or on a plate), slaw, and cornbread and that's it. That was perfect for me but some may want more choices. Also, some people do not like the hard chewy cracklins that they add to the pork when it is being chopped. I didn;t mind them becasue the smoke flavor inthe meat was so good but some people have a problem with them.
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RIDEANDSLIDEFOOD
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RE: N.C. QUE.
Fri, 10/28/05 12:29 PM
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THANKS GORDONW
The link you enclosed was a great help!
BIG JIM
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V960
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RE: N.C. QUE.
Sat, 10/29/05 7:56 PM
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One of the best. Highly recommended.
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