138014 Sat Oct 09 23:40:27 -0700 2004 5 11 South 0 739371 Have to be in Raleigh, NC soon. Where is the best BBQ in town? Sat Oct 09 23:40:27 -0700 2004 0 Bill S. 1 739374 Murray's Barbecue on Old Poole Rd. is the only barbecue joint in Raleigh that still cooks over wood. I have eaten there, but found it slightly more mild than I prefer. Honestly I haven't eaten at that either barbecue joints in Raleigh. I believe the most popular are Old Time BBQ, Clyde Cooper's, and Don Murray's. From what I've read none of these cook with charcoal or wood so I haven't bothered to try. If you don't mind driving just a little ways, I would go to Stephenson's Barbecue in McGee's Crossroads (address is actually Willow Springs). Stephenson's is about 20 miles east of Raleigh not far off I-40. They cook with charcoal but I found the flavor to be very good and smokey. It was some of the best barbecue I've had! Another good option is Allen & Son on NC 86 in Chapel Hill. They cook with wood and have excellent barbecue. Good luck, and please report back your findings! WFUnix Sun Oct 10 10:19:26 -0700 2004 739371 0 WFUnix 2 739377 I agree about Murray's on Old Poole Rd. It's the last spot in Raleighwood producing real barbecue. It's also a really good example of eastern style barbecue. I don't care for the hushpuppies, though... Give 'em a try. It won't be too long until there are no log burners left. Sun Oct 10 13:22:54 -0700 2004 739374 0 Jim 3 739383 "It won't be too long until there are no log burners left." In fact, I've heard a rumor that Murray's may be closing down fairly soon. Hope that it's not true. Sun Oct 10 19:13:55 -0700 2004 739377 0 WFUnix 4 739388 Clyde Cooper's on Davie St., downtown, is good & worth a visit. Their sides, esp. collards, are great, and they serve pork skins on the side.... Murray's may in fact be closing soon. I understand the owner was robbed not too long ago around closing time... will hate to see it close if it does go. Mon Oct 11 14:48:56 -0700 2004 739383 0 raleighfoodlover 1 739375 Drive to Durham and go to Bullock's. Sun Oct 10 12:13:43 -0700 2004 739371 0 KyMikey