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Looking for great Southern restaurants in the Raleigh Durham area? Get collards, mac n cheese fried chicken and more in this collection of reviews.

Looking for great Southern restaurants in the Raleigh Durham area? Get collards,  fried chicken and more in this collection of reviews.

Sam Jones BBQ Arrives in Raleigh Offering Up Top-Notch Barbeque, Ribs, and Sides

May 22, 2021 by Ron Wen

If you’ve spent any time in North Carolina, you quickly learn about the area’s passion for barbeque! And whether you’re a fan of Eastern NC barbeque or Western NC barbeque, you’ll have legendary que shacks that you just have to try and check out. Skylight Inn is one of those barbeque classics and third generation …

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Prime Barbeque in Knightdale for the Best Texas-Style Que in the Area

April 25, 2021 by Ron Wen

When it comes to barbecue, I’m a huge fan no matter how it’s spelled (C, Q or the shortened BBQ)! And in the NC Triangle area, I’d have to say my favorites so far are Redneck BBQ Lab along with Sam Jones BBQ in Raleigh. But I had heard about a new player in the …

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Beasley’s Chicken and Honey in Raleigh for Southern Eats and Goodness

August 24, 2019 by Ron Wen

Beasley's Chicken and Honey, Raleigh- An affordable and delicious take on Southern favorites: fried chicken, waffles, meat loaf and more

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Media: City Barbeque Comes to S. Durham Offering Great Smoked Meats!

May 23, 2018 by Ron Wen

You can bet I was excited when I got the invite to the media preview for the new City Barbeque in Durham! I’ve chased down que in Lexington, brisket in Texas and ribs in St. Louis but it’s always great to have a local spot for delicious barbeque. And as a fan of City Barbeque …

Read moreMedia: City Barbeque Comes to S. Durham Offering Great Smoked Meats!

Retake: Poole’s Diner for Classic But Uplifted Southern Fare For Over 10 Years!

March 10, 2018 by Ron Wen

When you talk about restaurants that have helped define the Raleigh food scene, it pretty much starts with Poole’s Diner. While there are older, more established restaurants, it was Ashley Christensen and Poole’s Diner that put the Oak City on the map and in the national foodie landscape. And after Chef Ashley won a James …

Read moreRetake: Poole’s Diner for Classic But Uplifted Southern Fare For Over 10 Years!

Media: It’s a Southern Thing in Durham Offers Up Southern Cuisine Done Delicious

November 24, 2017 by Ron Wen

When it comes to Southern eats, we can’t seem to get enough of it in the Triangle because let’s face it, we’re really good at Southern eats in North Carolina! So it was with some excitement when I heard about the upcoming It’s a Southern Thing in Durham. Taking over the space that used to …

Read moreMedia: It’s a Southern Thing in Durham Offers Up Southern Cuisine Done Delicious

Retake: Ole Time Barbecue in Raleigh for Classic NC Que

March 18, 2017 by Ron Wen

If you’re in the mood for barbeque, there’s nothing you can do but give in. Something about that smoked pork goodness and tang makes for such a satisfying meal. And one old-school barbeque spot that I haven’t been to in years is Ole Time Barbecue (note the “c” spelling). While it may officially be in …

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Media: Southland BBQ Catering Offers up a Southern Smorgasboard for the Tastebuds

November 25, 2016 by Ron Wen

Way back when I first got to Raleigh in 2008, there used to be a restaurant-club complex on the corner of Glenwood and Tucker. Housing Bogart’s, the Red Room and High 5, it was a fun place to spend the evening on the weekends. Brought to you by Rocky Top Hospitality, those restaurants closed about …

Read moreMedia: Southland BBQ Catering Offers up a Southern Smorgasboard for the Tastebuds

First Take: A Delicious Picnic Full of Flavor and Southern Eats in Durham

March 26, 2016 by Ron Wen

NC barbeque is one of those Southern, regional favorites that has to be treated with some respect. So I was excited to hear that Chef Ben Adams (formerly at Piedmont Restaurant) was opening up a new barbeque joint in northwest Durham. I had high expectations and always found his food at the Piedmont to be …

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