Fatback’s BBQ & Grill Open in Gastonia

According to an article in the Gaston Gazette, “Fatback’s BBQ & Grill opened a month ago on U.S. 321 South in a completely renovated building that was formerly home to Dan’s Quik Pik.”  The new restaurant, specializing in Eastern-style North Carolina barbecue  is located in Gastonia.  No word on whether Fatback’s cooks their ‘cue over wood coals, which probably means they don’t but let me know if I’m wrong.

Goldsboro’s Pig in the Park This Weekend

April marks the beginning of the barbecue festival season, which runs through October.  The first event of the season was in Newport last weekend, but you have a chance to make it to the 2nd one THIS weekend.  Drive on over to Goldsboro for Pig in the Park.  The event features live music and other fun on Friday night, and then the serious business of a cooking competition on Saturday.  Plates are available for sale to the general public early afternoon on Saturday, and there will be more live music, vendors and other good times.

The festivities take place in downtown Goldsboro, an area that has a lot of history and an impressive collection of historic homes, storefronts and train depot (now under renovation).  Goldsboro has put a lot of effort into revitalizing its downtown, so show ’em some love and pay them a visit. Plus, once you sample some Pig in the Park ‘cue you can have a 2nd meal at Wilbur’s or Grady’s or any number of other joints not too far away.

No Fooling: Hillsborough BBQ Company Opening Soon

It’s been a busy week and I haven’t mustered the creativity to write a gag post for April Fool’s Day.  Instead, I’m pleased to report that the Hillsborough BBQ Company anticipates an April 5th  7th opening. They promise to serve wood-fired, pit cooked barbecue so I’m eager to check them out.  Have a good weekend and may your April be fool-free.