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Wink’s King of Barbecue and Seafood – Salisbury, NC

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Big Wayner by | 4 Comments

I’ve had Wink’s on my “must check out” list for quite some time now, but for some reason or another I’ve never made it there until recently.  One weekend I finally bit the bullet and made the drive (approximately 45 minutes from my house) up for lunch.  Was it worth it?  Let’s find out!

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Blue’s BBQ – Billings, MT

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Big Wayner by | 3 Comments

Before embarking on my current trip to Montana for work, I thought of the state as pretty much BBQ barren.  I’m proud to say that I’m wrong.  On my way back to Bozeman from the Little Bighorn Battle Site, I made a stop in Billings at Blue’s BBQ after consulting Yelp.  A lot of times, the reviews on there can be hit or miss, so it was a bit of a risk.  Nothing would ruin my 2 hour trip back than some terrible BBQ.  But don’t let its modest location within a gas station fool you… it’s got some serious food!

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Memphis Barbecue Co. – Fayetteville, NC

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Big Wayner by | 1 Comment

When I was at Memphis in May last year, a group of us had lunch at Memphis Barbecue Co. in Horn Lake, MS just before I had to fly back to NC.  I was very impressed with the quality of food there.  Imagine my excitement when I find out that world champion BBQ pitmasters Melissa Cookston and John Wheeler decide to open a location here in North Carolina.  There was one slight problem – the new location is in Fayetteville, about 2 hours and 40 minutes away from me.  This past weekend, my wife bribed me with a trip to Memphis Barbecue Co. in Fayetteville if I tagged along with her to some yarn & fiber shops.  Lesson here: feed me, and I’ll do pretty much anything you want.  So let’s check out Memphis Barbecue Co.!

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My DC experience: friends, food, and fantastic views

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 2 Comments

Ever since taking a new position, I have done a bit of traveling for work training.  This work training has offered up the chance (when not in training) to take in sights, check out good eats, and meet up with friends.  A few weeks ago I was in the DC area, and in between training sessions, I had the chance to do all of the above!

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Checking out Phat Matt’s BBQ – Oakland, CA

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 4 Comments

I apologize for not writing until now.  It’s funny how real life can get in the way of things.  I’ve taken a new position that has had me on the  road for nearly a month now.  In fact, I am still on the road as I write this.  The one advantage of being on the road is getting to check out new BBQ joints and restaurants.  One place I had the privilege of checking out was Phat Matt’s BBQ in Oakland.  In fact, I checked it out twice!

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Famous Dave’s – Bozeman, MT

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 3 Comments

Montana is well-known for it’s bison and beef.  BBQ?  Not so much.  So on my recent trip to Bozeman, MT, I scoped out my BBQ options.  There was one option – Famous Dave’s.  After reading a review from my friend Lionel, I was a bit nervous.  I certainly didn’t want to go and have a terrible dinner, but I decided to take the plunge.  I’m glad I did.

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Checking Out Southern Soul Barbeque

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 5 Comments

I’m going to approach this restaurant review a little different.  A lot of times I will go on and on and on into great elaborate detail about a restaurant.  This one, however, I will keep short and sweet.  Because, quite frankly, pictures speak more than words…

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Checking Out Bobbee-O’s BBQ in Charlotte, NC

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 2 Comments

As you may recall a couple of weeks ago, I got to meet up with my good friend and fellow BBQ blogger Wilfred Reinke as he was travelling through NC on his way to FL.  Today I got to meet up with him again for lunch.  As he had a long drive ahead of him today, I decided to meet him at this BBQ joint in north Charlotte so that he could at least shave a few miles off of his trip today.  We met at Bobbee-O’s BBQ. Continue reading →

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Gettin’ My Q on at Queen City Q

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 6 Comments

BBQ in Charlotte?  That used to be the punchline to many a joke.  Nowadays, however, BBQ is becoming more and more relevant here in the Queen City.  So when I learned that my good friend Wilfred Reinke was coming through Charlotte, I intended to take him to one of the restaurants.  Like all good plans, they change.  The idea popped in my head for us to check out the newest BBQ restaurant in Charlotte — Queen City Q – and do a dual review.  I asked another one of my good friends Steve Gibbs if he’d like to join us, and all of a sudden it became a three-headed review!  Steve has already posted his review here, so please go and check it out!  This is my take on Queen City Q… Continue reading →

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Checking Out The Kickin’ Pig in Rock Hill, SC

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Big Wayner by | 2 Comments

Last weekend I went to check out the hog butchering day at Historic Brattonsville (which was a completely fascinating experience).  On my way there, I passed what looked to be a hole-in-the-wall BBQ joint.  I made note of it. Then on my way back I decided to pull in and check it out.  This is The Kickin’ Pig. Continue reading →

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