I certainly agree on Smithfield’s BBQ, but their fried chicken is fantastic. It’s not the Talley House or Daniel Boone Inn, but their chicken is great.[/quote]
The Talley house is my local (as in 2 minutes away) 'go to' for good food thats pretty close to home cooked, but no barbecue.
Randy's bar-b-que in Troutman is decent, but they've changed cooks recently, so not sure about now.