"I went here just last night for the Queen City BBQ, Bourbon, and Beer Festival. I don't think it really was a festival though. I imagine the rain had something to do with it, so there was not crowd-gathering corn hole tournament. To be honest, upon walking into the restaurant, it didn't seem like there was a special event going on. There was an impromptu table topper with the specials. \n\nI was really happy with my meal: a crunchy, coleslawy shrimp taco, bbq slider, sweet crispy potato fries and a beer flight. The bbq was smokey and toasty. I tried some of the eastern sauce (NC style vinegar) and it was missing a little pizzaz but was still a great compliement. Very good local and craft beer selection. \n\nConsidering there was live music, it wasn't crazy loud just a guy playing some other guy's tunes. The space was not at all like any bbq place I've been to. Not at all smokey, carpeted, or lodge-like. It seemed like they should open it up as a dance hall on weekends. I really think a contra caller would set this place off.\n\nBe sure to park in the 7th st. station parking deck!! Other decks won't take Queen City's validation... That may or may not be a well known fact"^^ . "0"^^ . "2012-04-19T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . . . "0"^^ . "4"^^ .