138531 Sat Mar 12 10:48:37 -0800 2005 9 11 South 0 741867 Went there for the first time the other day...although some people arent to thrilled with the place I thought it was a marvelous experience...Out in the country a pleasant journey to get there....Quaint location very small and cozy...wreaking with history...I thought the Q was very good...large chunks of meat wood smoked flavor..a little fat and skin mixed in..the baked beans were very good..but the Stew was outstanding..had a little zip to it.........Well now I can cross that one off my list........ Sat Mar 12 10:48:37 -0800 2005 0 Orzobino 1 741869 The location on 86 north of I-40 is the best barbecue in the Triangle. The unconventional sauce, which is vinegar-based but also seems to contain some butter (??) and which arrives at the table heated, puts some folks off, I think, but I for one love it. The 'cue is great without the sauce, too--smokey, moist, well-seasoned, perfectly cooked. Good slaw, great cobbler as well. Sat Mar 12 15:03:04 -0800 2005 741867 0 Webley Webster 2 741884 I've been to Allen and Son any number of times. The cue is very good, but everything else -- fries, pie, hushpuppies -- is pretty bad and the place is a bit pricey. That being said, one must return periodically if only to escape the spiritual oppression of the malls. David A. Sun Mar 13 09:10:14 -0800 2005 741869 0 David A. 2 741886 My architect is native to the area and is as big a Q fan as anyone I know. He likely eats it about 3-4 times weekly and hits Q joints all over the state routinely. In his opinion, the Allen and Sons south of CH towards Pittsboro is better than the other. Mind you, nearly everyone else I've talked to likes the one north of town, but given the source, I'm reserving comment until I've checked it out myself. Sun Mar 13 13:53:47 -0800 2005 741869 0 detlefchef 3 741890 I prefer the one in Pittsboro. The BBQ may be cooked over gas, but it is more consistent and always good. They have the best cole slaw in the south. My wife hates BBQ, but she always goes with me down there. She thinks the fries are that good. She eats a BLT or burger. In general it is a smaller place and they still care about the food they put out. I wish they were open right now. Sun Mar 13 18:27:55 -0800 2005 741886 0 Bob 1 741870 And where in the South might this 'Q emporium be located? Sat Mar 12 16:05:33 -0800 2005 741867 0 Chino Wayne 2 741871 B/w Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, NC, on state road 86/Airport Road, about a mile north of I-40. Sat Mar 12 16:08:35 -0800 2005 741870 0 Webley Webster 2 741887 There seems to be some confusion here. I thought Allen and Son was in 15/501 south of Chapel Hill. Are there two? Sun Mar 13 16:27:23 -0800 2005 741870 0 geotect 3 741888 There *are* two, and the one north of Chapel Hill (on 86) is much better, because it cooks the 'cue over wood. The one b/w CHill and Pittsboro (on 15/501) uses gas. Sun Mar 13 16:29:28 -0800 2005 741887 0 Webley Webster 4 741928 I live south of Chapel Hill and have eaten at the location near Pittsboro. I have wondered why any hounds liked the place. Thanks for the clarification. Tue Mar 15 09:28:56 -0800 2005 741888 0 geotect