North Carolina

Brandon · 03-12-2009, 08:09 PM

I'm stuck working 12 hour night shifts... 50 miles north of Raleigh (Roxboro). Luckily, I actually have the weekend off.

Does anyone know of any "good" barbecue joints within a short drive of here? I'm looking for something to kill some time this weekend.

rizzle · 03-13-2009, 09:57 AM

Can't help you but with a little advice...find the most run down looking place with smoke coming out the roof you can and eat there. I'll guarantee you it will be good.

Smokin Gator · 03-13-2009, 11:05 AM

I have been to Raleigh several times, but don't specifically remember any good Q joints .

When I don't know of anyplace I just get in the car and start driving with the windows down. When I smell the smell I start really looking. I have found some outstanding Q that way.

MTB996 · 03-15-2009, 05:44 PM

Not sure about up in Oxford, but I love Q-Shack in Durham. Many people like Danny's (texas style), but I prefer the Q-Shack. I think they opened a store in Chapel Hill now as well.

Brandon · 03-15-2009, 08:25 PM

I just came back from the "original" Q-Shack in Durham. I did some research before hand, and my choice was easy.... as it's the only recommended place that I could find open on a Sunday. I had a 1/2 slab of ribs, which were very good. There was a nice smoke ring... all the way around. They had a nice crust from the dry rub... very moist and tender. The sauce was just the way I like it (vinegar-based with a little spice and not too much sugar). I got some pulled pork and sliced brisket to go, and will try them later.

03-12-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
Brandon Trout chaser Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The ATL Posts: 154 Trading: (0)	North Carolina I'm stuck working 12 hour night shifts... 50 miles north of Raleigh (Roxboro). Luckily, I actually have the weekend off. Does anyone know of any "good" barbecue joints within a short drive of here? I'm looking for something to kill some time this weekend.

03-13-2009, 09:57 AM	#2
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: North Carolina Can't help you but with a little advice...find the most run down looking place with smoke coming out the roof you can and eat there. I'll guarantee you it will be good.

03-13-2009, 11:05 AM	#3
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: North Carolina I have been to Raleigh several times, but don't specifically remember any good Q joints . When I don't know of anyplace I just get in the car and start driving with the windows down. When I smell the smell I start really looking. I have found some outstanding Q that way. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

03-15-2009, 05:44 PM	#4
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: North Carolina Not sure about up in Oxford, but I love Q-Shack in Durham. Many people like Danny's (texas style), but I prefer the Q-Shack. I think they opened a store in Chapel Hill now as well.

03-15-2009, 08:25 PM	#5
Brandon Trout chaser Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The ATL Posts: 154 Trading: (0)	Re: North Carolina I just came back from the "original" Q-Shack in Durham. I did some research before hand, and my choice was easy.... as it's the only recommended place that I could find open on a Sunday. I had a 1/2 slab of ribs, which were very good. There was a nice smoke ring... all the way around. They had a nice crust from the dry rub... very moist and tender. The sauce was just the way I like it (vinegar-based with a little spice and not too much sugar). I got some pulled pork and sliced brisket to go, and will try them later.