Monk: Buxton Hall Barbecue has officially announced that it will close on November 22nd, 8 years after bringing whole hog to Asheville. In my latest for The Smoke Sheet published last week, I recap the history of Buxton Hall Barbecue and what its closing means to the state of new school North Carolina whole hog barbecue.
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Previously on Buxton Hall Barbecue here at Barbecue Bros:
Monk: Is the Texas barbecue bubble about to burst? Daniel Vaughn reports slowdowns at a few barbecue joints in Texas due in part to the sheer number of joints that have opened in recent years, the intense heat wave that rocked Texas over the summer, and the skyrocketing price of brisket.
As a result, joints are struggling to make the economics work and are trying to lure casual customers in with lower cost items or specials.
From an outsider’s perspective it does seem as if the growth was unsustainable but despite that, Vaughn lists his reasons why he thinks the barbecue bubble isn’t quite yet about to burst. A fascinating read.
“I get bummed whenever we don’t have lines out the door like we used to, but I’m still doing what I love, and I’m proud of what we do."
What else has the heat taken from us? Apparently, the enjoyment of barbecue. https://t.co/4p2TIjrTzi
GGCC Smokehouse, an all-wood smoked barbecue food truck, is in the final four of the CharlotteFive Reader’s Choice Poll
CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2023 poll: You’ve told us your go-to food trucks. Now it’s time to decide which one reigns supreme. https://t.co/sMhww9ui8E
The Lexington Barbecue Festival is featured in CLTure’s fall festival guide
From food and music to arts and culture, North Carolina has a ton of cool fall festivals and events to cherish the autumn months. 🍂 https://t.co/kIPoR1bWYW
ICYMI, The Smoke Sheet recently profiled Morris Barbeque in Hookerton
In today's issue, Sean shares his experience visiting Morris Barbeque in small-town Hookerton, NC. This Saturday-only joint has a rich history, serves excellent pork and hushpuppies, and it changed some of Sean's BBQ preconceptions. Read here: https://t.co/BIo7mwOBrdpic.twitter.com/T8OXI3nwkU
Monk: As a result of some severe storms in the Charlotte area last week, a 900 pound longhorn bull got loose in west Charlotte and ran free for 4 days.
There's a Texas BBQ joke in here somewhere: a longhorn bull running free in west Charlotte https://t.co/sZtFF8ojnK
It would re-emerge once a day or so but no one was ever able to pin it down. It quickly soared to the top of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD’s most wanted (animals) list.
The Bull Never Ends!
Bull-lieve it or not, we are still searching for the 900 lb Longhorn Bull in the West Charlotte area. He is now at the top of our most wanted animals list 🐂
it wasn’t until the fourth day that the bull was found and euthanized by a hunter hired by the owner. No word on whether any barbecue was able to be made as a result.
NC-based Cheerwine is now available at 4 Rivers Smokehouse restaurants across Florida
Speedy’s is back from vacation
Have you tried livermush before? This NC delicacy is not barbecue but is made from pig: “they ground pig’s liver and head meat and mixed it with cornmeal, salt, pepper, and sage to form something akin to a caseless sausage”
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Monk: A beautiful ode to B’s Barbecue from a NC-born California-resident in search of the elusive ribs. They sell out early (and I mean really early) so you’ve either got to get there at 6am or have a good friend willing to do the same. Will she get those ribs? Check the story to find out.
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