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Old 08-31-2015, 12:20 PM
 
Location: At the NC-SC Border
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Best BBQ/chicken etc. can be found east of I-95 at Wilber's and Parkers. Welcome to the center of the college basketball universe. :-P
Yes! Plus Pete Jones in Ayden...my personal favorite. I reckon my first trip to Parker's must have been around 1956
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Old 08-31-2015, 12:47 PM
 
Location: Southport
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Best BBQ/chicken etc. can be found east of I-95 at Wilber's and Parkers. Welcome to the center of the college basketball universe. :-P
Wilbers yes, Parkers...a big no. They don't cook with wood, which means it ain't real bbq.
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Old 08-31-2015, 01:55 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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I think we can cross one thing off the list for the OP - arguing about BBQ!
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Old 08-31-2015, 02:53 PM
 
Location: Sodo Sopa at The Villas above Kenny' s House.
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I'm going to have to check this Smokeys place out. Love me some brisket. The only restaurant brisket I've liked was Holy Smokes before they closed down. They were in a cute silver dining cart and their sauce was phenomenal(like a NC and TN mix) but it was in a horrible location and were unfortunately closed before Raleighs culinary awakening.

I can't help but wish that Smokeys might be the previous owners. I mean the name is pretty similar, it could happen......

Edited: Glad I'm not going today,website says the smoker broke and is being repaired asap but NO BBQ FOR YOU!
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Old 08-31-2015, 02:56 PM
 
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Getting back to recreational opportunities, Jordan Lake is a great bet for fishing, boating, camping, swimming (if you're adventurous) and communing with nature. Just be prepared for big crowds at certain parts on beautiful days during the spring through fall. I'd also recommend Morehead Planetarium as a fun diversion for children and adults in Chapel Hill.
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Old 08-31-2015, 03:02 PM
 
Location: Sodo Sopa at The Villas above Kenny' s House.
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Getting back to recreational opportunities, Jordan Lake is a great bet for fishing, boating, camping, swimming (if you're adventurous) and communing with nature. Just be prepared for big crowds at certain parts on beautiful days during the spring through fall. I'd also recommend Morehead Planetarium as a fun diversion for children and adults in Chapel Hill.
In NC BBQ is a recreational activity.
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Old 08-31-2015, 03:23 PM
 
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If you guys are into biking, jogging, walking, or just enjoying the outdoors (rivers/creeks/wildlife/etc) than be sure to check out the Capital Area Greenway Trails.
https://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/cont...ailSystem.html
You talk about tax money being well spent, these trails are a gem and provide one with unlimited opportunity to get out and see nature, and at the same time get you moving.
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Old 08-31-2015, 03:48 PM
 
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Any chance you went on a bad day or close to closing?
It wasn't very busy when I went and it wasn't close to closing time.

As I said, it was an unpleasant surprise. The ribs were really bad. It's too bad because I live close to it and I get a kick out of the decor.
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Old 08-31-2015, 04:22 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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I can't help but wish that Smokeys might be the previous owners. I mean the name is pretty similar, it could happen......
After it was the Deli Box for years, I think the folks that opened the BBQ place were a couple of ex-Nortel guys.
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Old 08-31-2015, 05:33 PM
 
Location: Sodo Sopa at The Villas above Kenny' s House.
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After it was the Deli Box for years, I think the folks that opened the BBQ place were a couple of ex-Nortel guys.
There's definitely no shortage of them,spoken by a daughter of an ex Nortel employee.
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