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| - We found Bobbee O's during a stop in Charlotte on our way from Ohio to South Carolina. The restaurant is an unassuming store front with a small, bright dining area fronting a massive kitchen, complete with black box smoker. The three of us ordered: two pulled pork dinners with sides and a pulled pork/brisket combo with sides. Portions are massive, the meat selections filling half of a large styrofoam take-out box, the sides in their own containers, with buns (or bread) and a small container of sauce on the top. The pork was tender and juicy with vinegar tang. The sauce was rich and like the meat, had just a bit of kick. The brisket was some of the best we had ever eaten, with a dark smoke edge and moist and well-seasoned beef. The mac and cheese was different and delightful. Sweet onion added depth while a bit of heat came out at the end. The coleslaw was sweet and chopped instead of shredded, and the collards were flavored wth the crispy pork ends. We had trouble finishing off our meals, making us sad we were staying in a hotel where we couldn't wake up to leftovers for breakfast. A side note on the service: although the dining area is utilitarian with plastic tables and chairs, Bobbee and his kitchen staff made sure we had everything and checked in several times to make sure we were pleased with our meals. You can bet that Bobbee O's will be on our list the next time we travel the I-75 corridor. We've had "Q" all over the country, and this truly was some of the best we've licked off our fingers.
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