Tender butts. Sweet racks. You know the deal. It’s North Carolina and you’re here for the BBQ. But don’t skimp on the sides either: corn pudding, corn bread, jalapeno cheese grits, and vinegar coleslaw. In other words, they offer enough for vegetarians to eat well. There are two locations, one in the River Arts District and one in Arden. Don’t worry if the line looks long — it moves quickly. But do check for times before you come: River Arts closes at 4:30 p.m. and isn’t open on the weekend. Because when you're this good, you can do whatever you want.

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