Native News
The 91st Annual Mallard Creek Barbecue, “the Grand Daddy of All NC Barbecues” that is typically held the fourth Thursday of October in Charlotte, is officially cancelled this year; organizers and politicians are naturally disappointed
Longleaf Swine has announced their new location; instead of their previously announced stall at Transfer Co Food Hall they will be in a free-standing building that formerly housed Oakwood Cafe
Congrats to Big Tiny’s BBQ in Mooresville, who celebrated their 4th anniversary earlier this week
Foodie Score visits the Gastonia location of The Smoke Pit (the local chain’s 4th store), and reports back full bellies
Rx Restaurant and Bar, a fine dining restaurant in Wilmington, has pivoted to whole hog barbecue during the pandemic
Circle B BBQ in Spindale is raising money for Operation BBQ Relief to cook meals for communities and first responders hit by storms and other natural disasters.
The #SummerofCue ends this Monday
Non-Native News
Pappy’s Smokehouse in St. Louis will open a second location this October
Thankfully, it appears the fire last weekend at Pecan Lodge didn’t cause major damage and they were actually able to open later that day
Pellet smokers are on the rise, according to J.C. Reid
“California wildfires are making wine grapes taste like barbecue,” reports The Takeout
Heim BBQ is offering socially distanced barbecue class this weekend
Eliana Gutierrez is Austin’s (and perhaps the nation’s) youngest female pitmaster, working at Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
“Chef’s Table: BBQ” explores the origins of barbecue and is now available on Netflix
Here’s a review from the Washington Post