Just like most Southern states, North Carolina makes a big deal about its barbecue. Most people traveling to North Carolina are unaware that Carolina BBQ is unique and different from other states ...

Sure, it’s the barbecue that draws folks to your summertime gathering, but it’s the side dishes that can make the meal. Admittedly, no one has ever been invited to a backyard coleslaw party ...

Lyttle Bridges and husband “Red“ created a style of North Carolina barbecue the family calls “Shelby style.” Her granddaughter says she “worked 12 hours a day, sun up, sun down.” ...

Big Mikes BBQ. 1222 NW Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-799-2023 or brewnquenc.com. 2045 Creekside Landing Dr., Apex. 919-338-2591. As new school as it gets, Big Mikes pairs two great North Carolina ...

First N C woman barbecue entrepreneur. The founders of the restaurant, Elmer “Red“ Bridges and his wife, Lyttle Bridges, developed a style of North Carolina barbecue slaw and sauce all their ...

The secret recipes for the slaw, sauce and hushpuppies, handwritten by Lyttle Bridges, remain in a safe, granddaughter Natalie Ramsey told The Charlotte Observer in 2021.