On my previous solo trips through North Carolina, I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying the “tray” style of barbecue with red slaw. This was Marie’s first opportunity to enjoy Lexington-style barbecue in the way it’s most commonly served. Continue reading “Speedy Lohr’s of Arcadia, Lexington NC”
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Switzerland Cafe, Little Switzerland NC
Anybody planning to visit all of the restaurants on the North Carolina Barbecue Society’s Historic Trail will learn that a couple of them require a little work. This one, for example, is at the top of a mountain. Continue reading “Switzerland Cafe, Little Switzerland NC”
Nooga-Q Smoke House & Grille, Chattanooga TN
Just off the highway on the way to Signal Mountain, there’s a metal bunker on the right. They offer one of those barbecue baked potatoes that Marie really likes, but they also serve some really good pulled chicken. Continue reading “Nooga-Q Smoke House & Grille, Chattanooga TN”
Smokin’ J’s BBQ, Knoxville TN
We found a barbecue place in Knoxville that is definitely outside the usual tourist route, but they serve up some pretty tasty chopped pork from their location in a former gas station. Continue reading “Smokin’ J’s BBQ, Knoxville TN”
Sequatchie Valley BBQ, Dunlap TN
I was in the mood for a drive and decided to find some barbecue a little ways out of town. Not too far, but not too close by, either. Continue reading “Sequatchie Valley BBQ, Dunlap TN”
Peg Leg Porker, Nashville TN
For our 400th barbecue restaurant writeup, I wanted to go someplace where I was assured of a good meal. So we drove a couple of hours northwest to Nashville and were not disappointed. Continue reading “Peg Leg Porker, Nashville TN”
Sportsman’s BBQ, Chattanooga TN
This area can boast at least two barbecue restaurants that date back to the 1940s. One of them, Couch’s, has been in the same place since 1946. The second-oldest in town, however, has moved around a lot, and only recently reopened after taking a few years off. Continue reading “Sportsman’s BBQ, Chattanooga TN”
Marie, Let's Eat! 