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

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

Just like most Southern states, North Carolina makes a big deal about its barbecue. Most people traveling to North Carolina are unaware that Carolina BBQ is unique and different from other states, ...

Visiting in November means catching that perfect moment when comfort food feels necessary rather than indulgent. The buffet lets you build plates that balance meat, vegetables, and carbs in whatever ...

Southern Living ranks six NC barbecue joints among South’s top 50 spots in 2025. Skylight Inn in Ayden and Lexington Barbecue lead with traditional whole hog prep. Sam Jones BBQ and Prime BBQ blend ...

In the never-ending debate over North Carolina barbecue, the west wins this round. Earlier this spring, Southern Living named the best barbecue in every state, and a Lexington-style icon earned North ...

A barbecue joint ranks as the best in North Carolina — for another straight year. Lexington Barbecue is No. 1 on a list of top places to eat the smoked Southern staple, according to results published ...

Steve Grady, a hall of fame pitmaster renowned for whole hog barbecue and painstaking dedication to the craft, has died. He was 90. An online obituary said Grady died Tuesday, Aug. 26 at his home in ...

If the South is known for anything, it's definitely barbecue - and a new ranking is spotlighting North Carolina's very best. Southern Living released its list of the "Top 50 BBQ Joints" across the ...