Lexington BBQ #1
The first time I went to North Carolina (I travel to North Carolina about twice a year) I stayed at a hotel across the street from Smokey Bones. I ate there the first night, but being new to BBQ, I thought it was good, but nothing special. At my meeting the next day a woman named Becky let me know that this wasn’t Carolina BBQ and that if I wanted the best, I had to follow her to Lexington BBQ #1. That pretty much changed my life. I’ve eaten at a ton of joints in North Carolina since, but I always find myelf going back to Lexington.
They serve their BBQ in the classic North Carolina style and offer the pork coarse chopped or finely chopped (I prefer the coarse). Their vinegar based cole slaw is a must along with a side order of hush puppies.
Picture above courtesy of John B.
It’s not easy to find as it seems to be in the intersection of a number of streets, but it’s worth the journey.
BBQ Illuminati has a great review of it here