help my buddy Warwickland eat BBQ in NC and more

my bud from the local KC forum WWL, is visiting NC and the OBX
and more. Can you guys &  gals steer him to where he needs to go?
Thanks in advance. Bill

July 18, 2011, 08:09:54 AM »
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Primarily I am interested in BBQ suggestions for my long transect across the entire state of North Carolina, followed by solid local seafood markets/docks and restaurants at the OBX.

Otherwise, my trip is as follows (and I am open to suggestions, must sees in all) from St. Louis:

Louisville (staying with friend in Cherokee Triangle)
Balsam Mtn Campground (nice and cool... for those who havent been above 5,000 ft in the southern Appalachians, it's amazing considering you are in the south).
Far southern Cape Hatteras (camping if I don't snag a last minute cabin, don't really care either way).

The return leg is in question, most likely a one night stay in good ole downtown Asheville, NC with a possible stop in Richmond, VA or Charlotte, NC.
  « Last Edit: July 18, 2011, 11:51:28 AM by warwickland »
 
 
 

WWL?  OBX??  Sorry.

OBX = Outer Banks
 
Wilbers BBQ in Goldsboro is as good as Eastern NC BBQ gets.

In the OBX he should be eating seafood. There really is no good 'Que there, you're better off on the mainland. Every bit of 'Que I've ever had out there was mediocre, at best and some was just downright bad. The seafood, on the other hand, is aces. Sam and Omie's has a great crab cake and the service has always been excellent. The chowder, at a number of places, is not to be missed.

Thank you.  I figured out WWL just now.... I'm awake.

Get off I 40 at Exit 203 at Kernersville, NC and go N on Highway 66 to Clark's BBQ for good road food.  Get off I 40 at Exit 214A at Greensboro, NC and go N on Wendover Avenue to Country BBQ for good road food.  If you want  good steaks or BBQ for lunch or dinner get off I 40 at Exit 217 at Greensboro, NC and go S on High Point Road to Darryl's Wood Fired Grill.  Dine outdoors on their large patio.  If you want outstanding comfort food for breakfast, lunch or dinner get off I 40 at Exit 221 at Greensboro, NC and go S on S Elm Eugene Street to Seneca Road.  Take a left and go to Carolina Country Kitchen at The Days Inn on your right.  For good country BBQ get off I 40 at Exit 143 at Burlington, NC and go N on Alamance Road to Church Street.  Hursey's BBQ will be on your left.
Clark's BBQ @ 1331 NC Highway 66 S, Kernersville, NC 336 - 996 - 8644.
Country BBQ @ 4012 Wendover Avenue W., Greensboro, NC 336 - 292 - 3557.
Darryl's Wood Fired Grill @ 3300 High Point Road, Greensboro, NC 336 - 294 - 1781.
http://www.darrylswoodfiredgrill.com/
Carolina Country Kitchen @ 110 Seneca Road, Greensboro, NC 336 - 333 - 9876.
Hursey's BBQ @ 1834 S Church St., Burlington, NC. 336 - 226 - 1694.
If you want some of  the best BBQ in NC get off I 40 at Exit 266 in Chapel Hill, NC and go N on Highway 86.  Go 2 miles to Millhouse Road.  Allen and Son's will be on your left.  If you want a great steak cooked in a classic southern tradition and served in a scenic place go to Farm House Restaurant just down Millhouse.  If you want classic southern comfort food and all day breakfast get off I 40 at Exit 270 in Chapel Hill,NC and go E on Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard to Bob Evans'. Get off I 40 at Exit 278 and go S on Highway 55 to Backyard BBQ for good road food.   Get off I 40 at Exit 287 at Cary, NC and go S on N Harrison Avenue to Weston Parkway.  Take a right and go to Cafe Carolina for good comfort food for breakfast or lunch. 
Allen and Son BBQ @ 6203 Millhouse Rd., Chapel Hill, NC. 919 - 942 - 7576. 
Farm House Restaurant @ 6004 Millhouse Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 919 - 929 - 5727.
http://www.farmhousesteakhouse.com/
Bob Evans' Restaurant @ 5419 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham, NC 919 - 403 - 6766.
Backyard BBQ Pit @ 5122 NC Hwy. 55, Durham, NC. 919 - 544 - 9911.
http://www.sweetribs.com/
Cafe Carolina and Bakery @ 137 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 919 - 678 - 8855.
http://www.cafecarolina.com/
If you happen to be in Raleigh, NC for an event at the RBC Center or Carter Finley Stadium swing by Backyard Bistro and Sports Bar for cold drinks and good comfort food.  They have 5 big screen TV's a multiple smaller TV's.  Get off I 40 at Exit 289 and go E on Raleigh Chapel Hill Expressway.  Take the first exit S on Edwards Mill Road to Trinity Road and go to your left to Hurricane Alley Way.  Go to Backyard Bistro for good times.  If you have time get off I 40 at Exit 290 and go E on Chapel Hill Road to North Carolina State Farmer's Market for fresh produce and have breakfast, lunch or dinner at either of their 3 fine restaurants there.  They have 75 acres of produce, cheese, fruit and specialty vendors at the market.  If you need to stop for breakfast or lunch get off I 40 at Exit 293.  Get in the right land and go W to Buck Jones Road.  Go to your right to Gypsy's Shiny Diner for good comfort food and cold drinks.  There are numerous hotels in this area if you would like to spend the night.  You can go to Crossroad's Plaza to take care of all your shopping needs.  For an outstanding lunch buffet get off I 40 at Exit 300 A and go S on  Rock Quarry Road to Yancey's. 
Backyard Bistro and Bar @ 1235 Hurricane Alley Way, Raleigh, NC 919 - 851 - 6203. *  LD/SPORTS BAR.
http://www.backyardbistro.com/
North Carolina State Farmer's Market @ 6501 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC  919 - 733 - 7417.
http://www.ncagr.gov/mark...ities/markets/raleigh/
http://www.ncseafood.com/
http://www.ncsfmr.com/
Gypsy's Shiny Diner @ 1550 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 919 - 469 - 3663. *  BLD.  I40/EXIT293. 
http://www.gypsysshinydiner.com/
Yancey's @ 2800 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina  919 - 832 - 8685.
http://theyancys.net/
Andy's is a chain but they have great burgers.  Get off I 40 at Exit 312 and go E on Highway 42 to Bratton Drive.  Take a left and go to Andy's.  If you want cold drinks and good bar food while you watch the ball game get off I 40 at Exit 312 and go W on Highway 42 to Cleveland Draft House for fun times for lunch and dinner.  For outstanding NC BBQ and southern fried chicken get off I 40 at Exit 319 at Willow Springs, NC and go W on Highway 210 to Highway 50.  Turn N on Highway 50 and go to Stephenson's BBQ.  Or go to White Swan BBQ and Fried Chicken at Exit 319.  Go E on Highway 210 to WS.  Or take Exit 328 and go W to Benson, NC to White Swan BBQ and Fried Chicken.  Stretch your legs and stroll around Benson, NC which is a nice town at the Intersection of IS 95 and IS 40.  If you want good ribs and burgers get off I 40 at Exit 385 and go E on Highway 41 to Lake Leamon Road.  Go to Mad Boar for good comfort food.
Andy's @ 152 Bratton Drive, Garner, NC  919 - 662 - 2199.
http://www.andysburgers.net/
Cleveland Draft House @ 6101 NC Highway 42W, Garner, NC 919 - 771 - 2337.
http://www.clevelanddrafthouse.com/
Stephenson's BBQ @ 11964 NC 50 Hwy. N., Willow Springs, NC. 919 - 894 - 4530.
http://www.ncbbqsociety.c...stephensons_large.html
White Swan BBQ and Fried Chicken @ 11960 NC Highway 210, Benson, NC  919 - 989 - 9299.
White Swan BBQ and Fried Chicken @ 105 N Honeycutt St, Benson, NC  919 - 894 - 4446.
http://www.whiteswanbarbeque.com/
Mad Boar Restaurant and Bar @ 111 River Village Place, Wallace, NC 910 - 285 - 8888.

 
 
 
 

The NC Barbeque Soiciety has the info:
http://www.ncbbqsociety.com/trail_map.html

thanks, fbm

Looks like you are getting plenty of feedback for the trip to the beach. Here are a few suggestions for the OBX. Art's Place in Kitty Hawk has been around for decades and even though Art is no longer around they still make a great burger. Sit on the roof and watch the waves roll in while you eat. Kill Devil Grill in Kill Devil Hills is a 1939 Kullman dining car with a bigger dining room built out the back. They do have limited hours but the incredible food is well worth the trip. Also in Kill Devil Hills is Chili Peppers. They have very good mexican but also serve a little bit of everything. Their sunday brunch is great. If you find yourself near one of the four Duck Donuts locations make sure you stop and get a dozen. You watch your donuts being made and then tell them what toppings to put on them. If you make it to Ocracoke Island try Dajio for a nice seafood dinner and you can hear live music in their bar. If you are still in the mood for bbq once you are at the beach try Sooey's BBQ & Rib Shack. It is not great bbq but it is very good. They have 3 locations including one in Nag's Head. 
 
Have fun and let us know how the trip goes.

If you make it to Avon, try Mac Daddy's for seafood. They do a good job. The Orange Blossom bakery in Buxton is fantastic, just make sure to get there early. Try the apple uglies. I already mentioned Sam and Omies in Nags Head. Great food, especially the chowder and crab cake. The Black Pelican in Kitty Hawk is also pretty decent, but can get crowded. Risky Business seafood in Avon is a good place to pick up some ready to cook seafood. They also do some steaming of shrimp and crabs for the customers. Never had a disappointment there. Howards Pub, on Ocracoke is also a good destination. Huge beer selection. And, if you just have to have a pizza while you're there, Nino's in Avon makes a very respectable pizza. It's a mom and pop place that makes a good pie.

Here's another one for your friend:
http://www.thepit-raleigh.com/
Started by Ed Mitchell, "The Pitmaster" and partners after he got out of jail for tax evasion!. Featured on Bobby Flay's "Throwdown" show it 2009. (The show is a re-run tonight on Food Network)
Ed has moved on and is now hooked up with Butterball Turkeys to promote turkey BBQ. He may open a turkey BBQ restaurant somewhere in the Raleigh-Durham NC area. May be open when your friend gets there.
Here's his Momma's Smoked Turkey Recipe;
Let’s talk turkey by Ed Mitchell
North Carolina bird on the barbecue, à la mom
My mother crafted this recipe for eastern North Carolina-style whole turkey barbecue many years ago so that our family members who did not eat pork could still enjoy great grilled fare.
It became so popular in our family that I started serving turkey barbecue in my restaurants and at events.
This recipe is designed for an 18- to 20-pound turkey. You may have to adjust cooking times and ingredient quantities if you are grilling a different size.
If you are using a direct-heat grill, place the coal or wood pieces in a rectangular pattern on the bottom of it, large enough so that the turkey can sit above the space in the rectangle.
Bring the temperature up to between 250 and 275 degrees.
First, split/butterfly the turkey but keep it attached at the breastbone. Lay it out, skin side up, above the inner space of the rectangle of coal or wood pieces. Roast for two hours, then flip the turkey so it sits skin-side down, and roast for another 45 to 60 minutes.
Once the turkey is cooked to your liking, take it off the grill and remove the skin and bones (especially the small ones). Then, mix the following ingredients into the meat by hand:
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup red pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- (Optional) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
Once the whole medley is good and blended, serve over potato buns with coleslaw. Enjoy!
He's also one of the originators of the NYC-Big Apple BBQ Block Party.
http://www.bigapplebbq.org/