Good morning, fellow foodies! This is Drew Jackson, food reporter at The News & Observer, delivering this week’s First Bite.

Known as the Barbecue Capital of the World, Lexington is a must-visit for any serious BBQ aficionado. The city is famous for ...

The moment you step into Grady’s Barbecue in Dudley, North Carolina, you realize that sometimes the most extraordinary things ...

The moment you catch sight of that silver Capitol dome rising above the trees in tiny Ayden, North Carolina, you know you’ve arrived at barbecue holy ground – Skylight Inn BBQ, where smoke, tradition, ...

Discover North Carolina’s hidden BBQ gems where smoky perfection meets decades of tradition, from whole-hog pits to legendary ...

Explore the charming and confusing North Carolina food sayings that are part of daily life for locals, but outsiders rarely ...

Discover North Carolina buffets serving Southern style comfort food with rich flavors generous portions and warm hospitality ...

From classic dogs to creations loaded with innovative ingredients, these are the best hot dog topping ideas you need to try.

Brady Twombly grew up playing every sport he could before sticking with basketball. He played one year of college basketball at Northern Arizona University and then he transferred to Boise State ...

Smoke rises slow and steady from pits that have been seasoned as long as the recipes themselves. The air carries the tang of vinegar in one town, the sweetness of tomatoes in another. Across North ...

Located a little over an hour from Raleigh, North Carolina, Skylight Inn is more than a barbecue restaurant; it’s a landmark in Eastern North Carolina and beyond. Known to locals as Pete Jones' BBQ, ...

1. FOR NORTH CAROLINA BARBECUE PORK: Combine salt and pepper in bowl. Place pork on large sheet of plastic wrap and sprinkle all over with salt mixture. Wrap tightly with plastic and refrigerate for ...