This section is not only devoted to our favorite morsels, but the “Honor Roll” of establishments that make it all happen. My hat goes off to them!
Beef Brisket NC – Mount Pleasant Smokehouse
Barbecue Brisket – SC: Hudson Smokehouse – Lexington, SC
Barbecue Brisket– Virginia: The Galax Smokehouse – Galax VA
Barbecue Mutton- KY: Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn – Owensboro, KY
Barbecue Pork Sandwich – Ga: Heirloom Market BBQ – Atlanta, GA
Barbecue Pork Sandwich- Fla: The Bearded Pig – Jacksonville, FL
Barbecue Pork Sandwich – NC Eastern: Skylight Inn BBQ
Barbecue Pork Sandwich – NC Piedmont: Lexington Barbecue – Lexington NC
Barbecue Pork Sandwich– SC Mustard : Maurice’s Piggy Park – Columbia, SC
Barbecue Pork Sandwich – SC Pepper and Vinegar: Schoolhouse Bar-B-Cue – Scranton, SC
Barbecue Pork Sandwich “NEED A FIX” Eastern NC Style: Smithfield BBQ and Chicken – NC
Barbecue Pork Sandwich “NEED A FIX” Piedmont Style: COOK OUT – NC AND SC
Bison Burger – Buckhorn Exchange – Denver CO
Buffet: Grover Park -Blue Ridge Dining Room – Asheville, NC
Burrito – Johnny Burrito – Charlotte NC
Chicken Fried: Front Porch Country Restaurant, Richmond, SC
Chicken Barbecue Sandwich: Red Bridges Barbecue – Shelby NC
Chicken Salad Grinder: Arthur’s – Charlotte, NC (South Park)
Chicken Salad Croissant: The Draper Mercantile and Trading Company – Draper VA
Hamburger Loaded NC : Dive N – Pineville, NC
Hamburger Pimento: Mathias Sandwich Shop, Columbia, SC
Hamburger Loaded VA: Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint – Harrisonburg, Va
Hamburger & Brew: Oskar Blues Brewery – Brevard, NC
Hotdog Classic: Nu-Way Weiners – Macon, Ga
Hotdog Nouveau: JJs Red Hots, Charlotte, NC
Clam Chowder: Gilbert’s Chowder House – Portland, ME
Clams Steamed: 42nd Street Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill – Raleigh, NC
Clam Strips: Cedar River Seadfood – Callahan, Fl
Lasagna: Little Mama’s – Charlotte NC
Lobster Roll: – The Waterman Fish Bar ( Charlotte -South End)
Oyster Fried: Cajun Queen – Charlotte, NC
Oyster Po-Boy: Hyman’s Seafood – Charleston, SC
Oysters Steamed: 42nd Street Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill – Raleigh, NC
Philly Cheesesteak: Cedar Mountain Cafe, Cedar Mountain, NC
Porkchop Sandwich Bun: Snappy Lunch – Mt Airy, NC
Porkchop Sandwich Roll: Willie’s Wee-Nee Wagon – Brunswick, GA
Prime Rib: Halls Chophouse, Charleston SC
Prime Rib Sandwich: Putter’s Patio and Grill – Winston-Salem NC
Steak: Bascom’s Chop House – Clearwater, Fl
Steak House: Conestoga Steak House – Dothan, Alabama
Tacos: Blue Smoke BBQ – Rosman, NC
Thai Pad: Thai Orchid Restaurant – Charlotte NC