TJ’s Dinner Plate (pulled pork, mac & cheese, turnip greens, cornbread, and fried pickle) @ Brookwood Farms BBQ in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport
En route to Cancun, stopped in Charlotte, so I had to get my Carolina BBQ fixin’.
When I was in Philly, one of the highlights of the trip was making a visit to the Reading Terminal Market! I love farmer’s markets, and it received more brownie points for being indoors! It reminded me of the La Boqueria in Barcelona (oh, how I miss it) with its lovely chocolate stands and fresh produce. Although it is a bit of a tourist trap, it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in town.
I made some new friends from New York and they introduced me to DiNic’s pulled pork sandwich. Meat was extremely succulent, but wish it had more flavor either from the sauce or the marinade. In my opinion, though, better than a Philly Cheesesteak… Definitely worth making a stop!
Sunday All-You-Can-Eat Buffet (rib tips, pulled pork, chicken, chicken nuggets, sides, and dessert) @ Outlaw BBQ Shack in Monroe, NC
BEST PULLED PORK IN AMERICA (at least in my opinion)
It was a complete accident, but I ventured to Oulaw BBQ Shack on a Sunday when they only serve the buffet. For $12.00, I got a taste of everything! But unfortunately, their famous ribs were not on the buffet menu.
I had the chance of speaking to the owners, Steven and Lynn Colombo, and their restaurant has come a long way. Before focusing on the restaurant full-time, Steven and Lynn had their own law firm. On the weekends, they would compete in the barbecue circuit, and gradually, their meats and sauces were becoming recognized. Eventually, they became the official barbecue vendor of the Super Bowl, and more and more people raved about their barbecue. Now, you can get a taste of their delicious cooking at their restaurant, and I was extremely impressed! They are so friendly and hospitable, always asking if you need anything else. Steven even took the time to sit down at my table to answer all my questions.
And he threw in some ribs because I was asking.
