G gnedwards1970 New User Greg Mar 25, 2026 #1 Howdy from the Western part of the state. I'm an amateur woodworker transplant from Eastern NC who still does not understand the BBQ up here.
Howdy from the Western part of the state. I'm an amateur woodworker transplant from Eastern NC who still does not understand the BBQ up here.
Mike Davis Mike Corporate Member Mar 25, 2026 #2 Hi Greg Welcome I moved here from Alabama and haven't found good BBQ since. If I want ribs I have to smoke them myself.
Hi Greg Welcome I moved here from Alabama and haven't found good BBQ since. If I want ribs I have to smoke them myself.
Westpacx3 Jim Corporate Member Mar 25, 2026 #4 Welcome and probably the best, IMHO, is Lexington BBQ.. I do prefer the vinegar base but none of it is terrible.
Welcome and probably the best, IMHO, is Lexington BBQ.. I do prefer the vinegar base but none of it is terrible.
R Ray Morgan Ray Corporate Member Mar 25, 2026 #6 Welcome to the foothills Greg. I too grew up in eastern NC and am blessed to live in the foothills in McDowell County. The draw back is the lack of good eastern nc bbq and fresh sea food. I go east a couple times a year and pig out.
Welcome to the foothills Greg. I too grew up in eastern NC and am blessed to live in the foothills in McDowell County. The draw back is the lack of good eastern nc bbq and fresh sea food. I go east a couple times a year and pig out.
John Jimenez Board of Directors, Secretary JJ Staff member Corporate Member Mar 26, 2026 #8 Welcome Greg!