In sad news, Peace N’ Hominy Q Shack in Belmont has officially closed after owner Christine Rienk’s breast cancer returned after 12 years in remission; a GoFundMe has been set up to help with the costs of chemotherapy #cancersucks

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WE ARE CLOSED. We have actively sought solutions, but just have been unable to get anywhere and all the paths point to moving on. We LOVE what we had built here, the staff who have worked with us, this community of Belmont and everyone who has supported us these last 5+ years and can only apologize that we got ourselves here or failed anyone. We truly do not know what the future holds for us and are working within God's Plan. Christine continues to fight the return of her Cancer http://bit.ly/2lvorKa 🎗and we just are not far enough along in her treatment to say she has beaten it; we continue to pray for the day we can. We pray that God blesses each we have touched and TRULY THANK YOU. William and Christine 💛

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Sweet Lew’s BBQ’s new Cheerwine beef jerky will debut this month according to Charlotte Five

Buxton Smokeshow by Buxton Hall is bringing a heavy crew of pitmasters and chefs for its inaugural event on 5/17

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The countdown is over! Buxton Hall fans, ‘cue lovers & whole-hog worshippers, here’s the news you’ve been waiting for! Elliott and our crew at Buxton Hall have dreamed up the raddest of BBQ festivals, and you’re invited! ⁣ On Sunday, May 17th, we’re throwing down in #Asheville at @HighlandBrewery. From 5pm – 9pm, enjoy endless soul-warming ‘cue from your favorite joints from across the southeast & beyond. Plus, there will be live music (bands to be announced next month), and equally as show-stopping non-BBQ bites. Plus tasty brews from our pals at Highland Brewery. ⁣ Head on over to the link in our bio for more info and early bird tickets! ⁣ Pitmasters⁣ 🌟Leo Botello – Truth BBQ, Houston, TX⁣ 🌟Zach Parker – B.E. Scott’s, Lexington, TN ⁣ 🌟Mike Patrick – Fancy Hanks, Melbourne, AUS⁣ 🌟Harrison Sapp – Southern Soul Barbeque, Saint Simons Island, GA⁣ 🌟Jonathan & Justin Fox – Fox Bro's BBQ, Atlanta, GA⁣ 🌟Billy Durney – Hometown BBQ, Red Hook, NYC⁣ 🌟Sam Jones – Sam Jones BBQ & Skylight Inn, Greenville/Ayden, NC⁣ 🌟Matt Horn – Horn BBQ, Oakland, CA⁣ 🌟Pat Martin – Martin's BBQ, Nashville, TN ⁣ 🌟 Rodney Scott – Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Charleston, SC ⁣ ⁣ Chefs⁣ ⭐️Brian Canipelli – Cucina 24 & Forestry Camp, Asheville, NC⁣ ⭐️Brian Wolfe – Kimball House, Atlanta, GA⁣ ⭐️Joe Kindred – Hello Sailor, Kindred, Davidson, NC⁣ ⭐️Annie Pettry – Decca, Louisville, KY⁣ ⭐️Mike Moore – Vin Rouge & Blind Pig, Durham, NC⁣ ⭐️William Dissen – Marketplace & Haymaker, Asheville/Charlotte, NC⁣ ⭐️Meherwan Irani – Chai Pani & Botiwalla, Asheville, NC/Atlanta, GA⁣ ⭐️Matt Kelly – Mateo & Saint James, Durham, NC

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The NC Barbecue Society Boot Camp (offered 3 times a year, once in each NC region) is one of the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s “8 great destinations for the intrepid solo traveler”

Congrats to Chef Jim Noble who was awarded by the NC Restaurant and Lodging Association the Ken Conrad Award for Service to the Community for his work with his restaurant The King’s Kitchen (which donates 100% of its profits to feed the poor) and partners with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center to provide professional opportunities to Charlotteans who have suffered from “extreme life-challenges” such as poverty, homelessness and the slow, uphill battle of recovering from substance abuse or incarceration

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Help us congratulate our very own @chefjimnoble! Last night, @ncrla awarded him with the Ken Conrad Award for Service to the Community for his contributions to the Charlotte community through his work at @thekingskitchenclt and the @charlottedreamcenter. His commitment to serving and uplifting others, at the table and beyond, drives us daily. Congratulations, Chef, and thanks to the NCRLA for recognizing his amazing work!

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