From hidden gems to tucked-away eateries, these North Carolina spots have locals raving and coming back for more.

Walking through the door is like stepping into a time capsule of Southern barbecue tradition. The interior walls are adorned with decades of history – newspaper clippings, awards, and photographs that ...

The coleslaw provides a cool, creamy counterpoint to the smoky barbecue, while the baked beans – rich with molasses and studded with bits of pork – could be a meal in themselves. The potato salad is ...

Started as a grocery store meat market in 1946, Kincaid’s serves burgers so massive they’ve become legendary throughout North ...