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This is the third location to open in the Charlotte lately. Actually the official opening date for this one is tomorrow June 19 and a fourth will be opening in Huntersville later this year.
Founded a little over 20 years ago in Columbus Ohio, these guys have made a science of all styles of BBQ. Rather than just one style of BBQ, they have studied all and have have pretty much mastered all of them from Eastern NC style called a Lolo to the tomato based Lexington style to Mustard Based SC Style to Memphis to Texas Brisket to St. Louis Ribs.
They showcased all of these and more and we got a chance to try smoked turkey, smoked Texas Sausage, BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, Texas Brisket and a full rack of St. Louis Ribs along with a number of sides including BBQ Beans, Potato Salad,Corn Pudding, Hush Puppies and for desert, Banana Pudding.
Out of all of this, the only thing I did not like was the Hush Puppies which were a bit greasy on the inside. That said, forget the hush puppies because there are so many other things to dine upon and not fill us the the Hush Puppies.
Very open and friendly staff and between on of the original founders, the store manager and dining room manager, they made us feel right at home. We had a chance to see the smokers both inside and out, the kitchen prep area and had several demonstrations on the proper way to serve the meat.
This is going to be a good place for BBQ. If you bring in a private sauce often found in BBQ restaurants, you get a free t-shirt. They also are working with the community schools and non-profits on fund raising project.
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