Chigger reviews his 5 best barbecue (https://lowslowbbqshow.com/blog/what-is-barbecue/) restaurant experiences of 2025 – most of them including a meal and an adventure. Planning a day trip to Charlotte, Lexington, Winston-Salem or Hickory? Maybe you’re seeking a new lunch spot. Listen to learn which barbecue restaurants to hit, and options for orders. This episode share details about trips to Black Powder Smokehouse, Sweet Lew’s BBQ (https://www.instagram.com/p/DSxy_6hj1Q-/?img_index=1) . Lexington Barbecue, Hugh’s Q and Cranford Brothers Barbecue (https://www.instagram.com/lowandslowbarbecueshow/p/DTT0qGAD2w6/) , and suggests other excursions to accompany your BBQ meal. Plus, we reveal the first details about the Carolina BBQ Festival (https://lowslowbbqshow.com/blog/2025-carolina-bbq-festivals-best-bites/) ’s spring brunch, Brisket and Biscuits at Town Brewing in Charlotte. Stay tuned for more details on tickets.
This episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show is sponsored by Carolina BBQ Festival, April 17-18 in Charlotte’s Victoria Yards. 2 days, 25+ pitmasters, and the Carolinas’ Best Barbecue bites. Tickets on sale now (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-carolina-bbq-festival-2026-tickets-1977318859938?aff=Lowandslow) . Use promo code LOWANDSLOW for $10 off tickets.
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