barbecue on I-95 between Richmond and Chapel Hill

[biga290]

Traveling from suburban NY to Chapel Hill, NC on I-95 and will be looking for real southern barbecue along the way between richmond and my destination.

Any suggestions?

[biga290]

i knew about allen bros. however last time i was in chapel hill i drove out on a monday only to learn it is closed on mondays. i do plan to visit this trip.

[carolinadawg]

The best bbq is at your destination, Allen and Son between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough.

[Naco]

K&L Barbeque in Hopewell, VA does excellent eastern NC style cue. It's off I-295, but that's the ideal route south unless you were going into Richmond anyway.

A bit further down the road, the Stony Creek Tastee Hut in Stony Creek, VA is literally a stone's throw from I-95 and has pretty good barbecue, although the hushpuppies and fried chicken are the standout items for me when I stop there.

[AMFM]

from where i live i don't take the 295 this way but te Stony Creek rec is great. Thanks!

[AMFM]

i suggest you stop in richmond or petersburg because there isn't much along the rest of the drive.
in richmond buz & ned's is along the 95. it's loved and hated by many. they won a throwdown ribs episode on the food network. i like their ribs and their sides but the wait can seem long and i think their pulled pork is average.
the other good places i can think of in richmond aren't on the 95 but someone else may have some suggestions. and there may be better NC style once you get into chapel hill.