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A Texas pitmaster who traded the Lone Star State for North Carolina opened this barbecue spot just east of Raleigh, and the brisket draws a line before the doors open. Order by weight or go the meat-and-two route with sides. Saturday's chopped whole hog lechon is the day's main event. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a James Beard semifinalist nod. When they're out, they're done, so sleeping in is not the move.
The awards strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southeast · Christopher Prieto
One number, weighted & current 81
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Brisket
“Expect all of the classics, including brisket and ribs plus pulled pork, all sold by their weight or ordered as a "meat and 2" with two scrumptious side dishes.”
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Ribs
“Expect all of the classics, including brisket and ribs plus pulled pork, all sold by their weight or ordered as a "meat and 2" with two scrumptious side dishes.”
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Pulled pork
“Expect all of the classics, including brisket and ribs plus pulled pork, all sold by their weight or ordered as a "meat and 2" with two scrumptious side dishes.”
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Chopped whole hog lechon
“Keep an eye out for their daily specials, especially on Saturday when they serve their chopped whole hog lechon.”
Michelin Guide
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