See which were voted among the best of the best, including one that’s a CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice finalist.

Known as the Barbecue Capital of the World, Lexington is a must-visit for any serious BBQ aficionado. The city is famous for ...

Discover North Carolina BBQ joints so authentic they close the doors the moment the smoker runs dry — get there early or miss ...

Discover North Carolina’s hidden BBQ gems where smoky perfection meets decades of tradition, from whole-hog pits to legendary ...

Over an eight-year run, in a town known more for beer than barbecue, Buxton Hall was part of the spark that has reignited North Carolina’s passion for its most famous food. Buxton put a modern ...

This article originally published at North Carolina beats Texas to claim No. 1 Texas-style barbecue in America. It turns out ...

Let News & Observer food writer Drew Jackson be your definitive source for all things North Carolina barbecue as the state embraces the country’s red hot barbecue obsession and a new generation of ...

Beyond the single star for Counter, Michelin gave North Carolina seven Bib Gourmand designations and 37 Michelin Recommended honors. In this first year of the guide, Michelin selected only restaurants ...

Barbeque from Eastern Carolina is getting national attention for its quality in a new dining guide.Sam Jones BBQ in ...

A pair of historic North Carolina barbecue joints are snuffing out the smokehouses after a collective century and a half in business. Short Sugar’s in Reidsville and Kepley’s in High Point are the ...

The owners of a 79-year-old North Carolina barbecue restaurant where Billy Graham and famous country music singers loved to dine vow to reopen after a fire Thursday. Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge on East ...