Allen’s: Minor Changes

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Porky LeSwine

Just a quick update for any Allen & Son’s devotees out there.  (I’m talking about the Chapel Hill location, of course.) I visited for the first time in close to a year and discovered that their prices have gone up yet again.  Allen’s is now pushing $10 for a barbecue plate, which is a bit [...]

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BBQ Jew’s View: The Barbecue Joint

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Porky LeSwine

630 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC (but plotting a move so call and check)
919.932.7504
Website
BBQ Jew’s Grade: C
Porky Says: “Microbrews and brussel sprouts?!”
Returning to the Scene of the Crime
It had been several years since I’d last been to The Barbecue Joint, as my first and last visit there several years ago gave me no reason to [...]

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The Gospel According to Keith

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Porky LeSwine

As we’ve said before, we are big fans of Allen & Son Barbeque in Chapel Hill.  Here are some beautiful words from the man himself, Keith Allen, to help you BBQ Jews out there get through the work week:
Interviewer: “Can you describe what that taste is that you’re looking for?”
Keith Allen: “Well when—after I chop [...]

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BBQ Jew’s View: Allen & Son Barbeque

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Porky LeSwine

6203 Millhouse Rd., Chapel Hill, NC
919.942.7576
No Website
BBQ Jew’s Grade: A+
Porky Says: “You can take me now, I’ve lived a good life.” 

Preface: It’s no coincidence that we decided to make Allen & Son the subject of our first review. Years ago, Allen’s helped convince the Rib Rabbi and Porky LeSwine to worship at the temple of [...]

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