Regional barbecue styles are famously diverse, including the key differences when it comes to ordering barbecued ribs in the ...

From classic Southern spreads to endless comfort food favorites, these North Carolina buffets serve generous plates locals ...

A park and buildings in Downtown Charlotte, North Carolina - Benedek/Getty Images If you know anything about the culinary exploits of the American South, you know that barbecue is a major part of the ...

These North Carolina smokehouses keep BBQ tradition burning strong, with pits, flavor, and the kind of plates that feel like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Humanity has been roasting its food over an open fire for millennia, but barbecue has a special place in many of our hearts. With ...

Located a little over an hour from Raleigh, North Carolina, Skylight Inn is more than a barbecue restaurant; it’s a landmark in Eastern North Carolina and beyond. Known to locals as Pete Jones' BBQ, ...

One of the best parts of traveling is trying the region's specialty foods, and if you're visiting North Carolina, that means barbecue. There are two styles of barbecue in North Carolina, and both of ...

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 ...

North Carolina is one of America’s most important barbecue regions, a story that starts with smoked pork over live coals. There’s more to the story these days, as North Carolina embraces the country’s ...

Barbecue has a history and a long association with blues music and ...

On a recent Saturday, well past lunchtime and nowhere near dinnertime, a line of about 25 patrons ran along the length of a restaurant. Outside, a dozen cars idled at the drive-thru window. By ...

If you know anything about the culinary exploits of the American South, you know that barbecue is a major part of the experience. Although the cuisine is a staple of many states in the region, North ...