I love bbq as much as anyone, and I think Sweatman's is fantastic, but its a 2 hour drive from HHI. Whether you're willing to drive that far is a personal decision, but I certainly wouldn't.

I love this stuff too, after discovering it on a trip to CR back on 2006. Its pretty widely available. I think Harris Teeter and Wal Mart both sell it...I know I saw it at the Wal Mart in Southport this past weekend. Compare Foods carries, they have 2 stores in Durham. Most any hispanic or international grocery store should have it.

Here are some previous threads on MB that should be helpful:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/799114
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/810735
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/801253

This board s geographically specific to North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Are you looking for a restaurant or caterer in a specific city somewhere in those states? If so, it would be helpful to post back what that city is, and exactly what you are looking for. Good luck.

I respectfully, but completely, disagree, Bullock's bbq is definately to be missed. It can't hold a candle to Allen and Son, Skylight, Blackbeard's, Lexington, etc. By any objective measure, its simply not good.

If you go to Lexington to get some 'q, some of the best pimento cheese in NC can be found at Conrad & Hinkle, a small grocery store in downtown Lexington.

http://www.conrad-hinkle.com/homemade...

I agree with Danna that your reviews are informative and well written. however, I would respectfully suggest that you use a more descriptive title that includes the restaurant name and location, as opposed to a generic descriptor like "Slightly Upscale Steak house". Many people scan down the board looking at thread titles for restaurants and cities that interest them, and it is much easier to determine a thread's relevance if it contains that information.

Welcome to Chowhound. I'm sure others will post some specific suggestions, but in the meantime you might find the search feature to be useful for you (it's located in the upper right hand coner of the page). For example, I typed "Greenville" in and found the following previous threads that may help you:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/798301
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/809221
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/766669

One specific suggestion I do have is Grits and Groceries, in Belton. It might be a bit far of a drive for you, but would make a fun and delicious outing.

Sorry i can't really help as i haven't been to either of those. However, here is a previous thread that may be of help:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/769567

Also, Elizabeth's on 37th, Olde Pink House and Local 11 Ten.

Try Joyce and Family Restaurant in Fuquay Varina.