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Opening a barbecue joint in a small Texas town is always a gamble — especially if you’re not considered a local. Nearly every small town in the state has at least one decades-old barbecue institution.

In the South, we all know there’s a soft spot in our hearts for barbecue. Now, a new report is revealing which restaurants are the very best for Carolina-style barbecue. USA Today released a list of ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Lewis Barbecue will open a Raleigh restaurant with a 1,625‑sqft smokehouse in 2026. Founder brings Texas pitmaster techniques and ...