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In Chapel Hill go to Allen And Son for a three star meal. It's known for its bar food. It's been awarded the Best of Barbecue Food award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Little disclosure --- This is a 5 star review on a first time visit. Nor am I trying to start a holy barbeque war or anything of that sort. Having spent the last 15 years in Southern California I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great local haunt with great BBQ, especially if you love Carolina-style, vinegar-based BBQ. (I don't, but I can still appreciate this place for what it is!) A few things you should know: 1. It's hard...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It looks like a few people need some guidance about what exactly North Carolina barbeque is, and that, uh, they should actually be ordering the barbeque at a famous barbeque restaurant as opposed to,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ in the area, the pork is tasty, the ribs are so good I don't mind eating messy food in public, and the hush puppies keep me up at night with their siren song.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, after spending 4 years in Texas, I still really just can't get pumped up about NC barbecue. Yeah the pulled pork is good, but it's not great and not something that keeps me coming back. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umm. Wow. My first BBQ experience in the triangle, and I'm sure glad to be randomly driving down this road on the way back from the DMV (I'll give that experience a 1 star, if I gave one star, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This PLACE. It's so much fun to go to. It's also nice to eat here. I separate these two ideas because the atmosphere was the first thing I really noticed at Allen & Son. You enter through a screen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best BBQ I have ever had. The tea is perfect. The vinegar based sauce is sweet and spicy. I used to eat here once a week. I went home for a wedding and had to have some. It just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I waited seven long years to return to try to eat here. My last visit was after a drive from New Bern hoping to have lunch here before going back to RDU to catch a plane. On a Monday.They're closed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. It definitely has a cult following, and with good reason. I liked the BBQ, the potato salad is DELICIOUS, and the hush puppies are not the best in Chapel Hill. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I went to Allen & Son like an hour before they were ready to close up so I'm willing to accept my experience as a matter of end of the day "get out of my store " service. The BBQ - Good but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends who took me here schooled me on what's considered BBQ in NC: pulled pork and nothing else! I was expecting the typical array of barbeque ribs, chicken, brisket, etc.. and of course that's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Middle of nowhere and hard to find. If you cross the railroad tracks, you've gone too far. But if you're in the same area code, you had better plan to have a meal here. Allen and Son is the best, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some of the best BBQ I've had here in the triangle,and I've had a lot! The BBQ is pit cooked and you can taste all of the yummy flavors!!! Place is great to there and try some good ol'...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're reading this review, you've no doubt already seen the five stars I've given Allen & Son.Would you believe such a review came from a person who didn't even think he LIKED Carolina barbecue?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Great palce to bring friends that want to eat NC BBQ. I am a fan of all BBQ styles, but Allen and Sons is my favorite.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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I thought the BBQ was some of the best I have ever had - tender, juicy, good flavor. The warm butter-vinegar-pepper sauce was really good. The sides were average at best. The peanut butter pie was very good....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are many big decisions in life. I was faced with one on my first trip to Allen and Son's BBQ restaurant today. It was after my meal, when the waitress came up to me and said, "would you like any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best onion rings I have ever had. Definitely try them--they are perfect! Big chunks of sweet onion in a nice light batter that doesn't fall apart!! The food is plentiful and authentic, and there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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I've eaten at just about all the BBQ places in the triangle and this one takes the cake...easily. To the people that said it wasn't good...your taste buds must have left you long ago or you're just a complete...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been giving this review a lot of thought and I could only come up with two negatives. #1- After living in Durham for 8 years, I only found this place in year 7 which was way too late.#2- I moved...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome bbq and chicken sandwiches. The fries suck, but eh hushpuppies are delicious. The Iced tea wasn't sweet enough but maybe it was a bad batch!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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The first lesson I learned with going to this restaurant is you need to call ahead of time to see if they are open. If they are open be sure to jump straight into your car with the GPS, because this place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll probably see me repeat my rule for good BBQ anytime I feel like telling you about a place that serves it up. The rule is simple: "The worse the building looks, the better the food will be."...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as a vegetarian, take my review with a grain of salt.that said, i've tried the grilled cheese, french fries, hush puppies, fried okra, and chocolate pie. grilled cheese was good as can be and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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If you happen to be driving between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough you will pass Allen & Son Barbeque (you might not realize it though). They always have a full house of people ordering up their famous barbeque...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my kind of place. Solid product, reasonable prices, good staff, and home cooked feel. Took one look at the menu and told my girl "baby you can have whatever you like" We had the Catfish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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We were looking for a barbeque place that used a vinegar-based sauce. We'd...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 stars. I am going to repeat the sentiments of Nick from Houston; if you are looking for Carolina Style BBQ, go here. Bullock's was a MAJOR disappointment. Here, you will find a vinegar-infused...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Pay no attention to the reviews that stated dissappointment or expecting a tomato based sauce. This is a cross between Eastern style and Lexington. Wood smoked port shoulders with a vinegar based dip /sauce....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As several people have already said, the BBQ here really is unparalled in the Triangle. I can't give it 5 stars because every time I've been there the service has been less than stellar (not rude,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first time I tried this type of BBQ and suffices to say that it was...interesting. I don't think it is my favorite. The pork was cooked well, smelled delicious and seasoned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Allow me to start off by saying that I don't get the crazy fanatical devotion to one style of BBQ or another... Can't we all just get along?Now, on to more important matters. Allen & Son lives up to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Great ribs and homemade pie in a casual setting. Will definetly be going back.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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I'm sorry, but I really have to question the people who have claimed this was the BBQ they've ever had. At best, Allen&Son's BBQ was no better than something you can find prepackaged in any grocery store in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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My husband and I are visiting the area, and we found this place on Citysearch. It's definitely a local "hole in the wall" place but very clean in side, and very nice, friendly people. Don't be intimidated by...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious. Second best BBQ (only to Durham's Hog Heaven) in NC.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Allen & Sons serves up quintessential NC BBQ. It's not always great, but on a good day it can be absolutely sublime. And if you ever move out of the Tar Heel state, you'll find yourself wishing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my. A rare 5th star. I have seen the BBQ light. If you are anywhere near Chapel Hill and don't make time for Allen & Son the joke is on you, my friend. (Note: NC BBQ is not the sweet molasses-ey...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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I'm a Yankee, I admit it. I've lived here in NC for 6 years and I've brought every guest ever to Allen Sons and not one of them hasn't walked out with a grin on their faces. If they come back to NC, my guests...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I've tried. I really have. I've tried to love NC bbq, but it just hasn't happened. Been here a few times and the pork just doesn't do much for me. It reminds me of...well...soggy meat. I know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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I have traveled in 40 states and had what many places call Barbecue. One observation I have made on dining establishments of all types. If you show up at 7:30 P.M. weekday or weekend and the parking lot is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Decided to check it out after rave reviews -- they were all wrong! Half of my bbq sandwich was fat and the hushpuppies were cold (they could have even been frozen). To top it off, service was horrible - never...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid NC BBQ in a down home location. The first bite of pork has a nice smoky flavor which seems to mellow as you chow through your plate. Very moist meat but the crust can be a wee bit dry at times....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best bar-b-q in the Chapel Hill area, served in a no-frills restaurant with gallons of sweet tea, excellent hush puppies, and homemade pies/cobblers/cookies to accompany. Service is usually very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A national treasure. Nobody makes barbecue like this any more; it's too much work. Keith Allen is a genius.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So much better than all the rest. This is the place to go if you want some real BBQ and some delicious banana pudding. While The BBQ Joint is good for some weird pseudo-gourmet kind of BBQ, this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we got married five years ago, we hired Allen & Son to cater our wedding. It was an amazing deal and so delicious that people are still talking about it, years later. In fact, one of my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why people still take their out-of-town relatives to Bullock's for their first NC-style BBQ experience. Seriously. Bullock's serves something that looks like steamed, shredded,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The classic BBQ shack in the triangle. The platters are big, with piles of moist, juicy pork - which I've heard unlike other places is NOT cooked over a gas grill. The classic sides are really tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome barbeque. Checkered vinyl table cloths. Diner style condiments. It's pretty much the type of joint you want to take your out of town guests to for them to enjoy real NC bbq. Try the peanut...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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I watched a documentary on PBS about barbeque (one of the trickiest things I've ever tried to make) and several barbeque places from around the country were featured. Allen and Son's was one of them. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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I went to Allen and Son's restaurant craving some good ribs after having some EXCELLENT ribs at Rub's on Chapel Hill Blvd in Morrisville. Unfortunately, Rub's is closed on Saturdays, so after reading all of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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I've been to over 120 different BBQ establishments in both east and west North Carolina in the last 4 years. I've seen them come and go. Of those 120 restaurants, Allen & Son is consistantly in my top 5 in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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Decided to try this place out after hearing and reading so many good things about it. Man, was I disappointed. I stopped in just after the lunch hour and was met with multiple friendly greetings directing me...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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recently went there for lunch at around 2 pm on a sunday. the place was still packed but we didn't wait more than 5 minutes to get seated. atmosphere: country road-side joint, which it actually is. i had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Allen & Sons is absolutely the best bbq in NC.....I guess that's why the place is always packed!! The pulled pork is tender, juicy with just the right amount of succulent sauce...just the way us eastern North...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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We went to Allen and Son last night after seeing a t.v. documentary about bbq that featured this restaurant. We were the only ones there at 5:00 on a Thursday night. As soon as we walked in with our toddler...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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I've been in NC 1 year now, and have tried 4 bbqs (Allen and sons, Bullocks, Q shack, and one other). Allen and sons beats them all by a mile. The pig is awesome, tender, good flavor, and piled on. I usually...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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A little bit off the beaten path, but a true NC BBQ restaurant (BBQ sauce is vinegar based and sandwiches are served with coleslaw on top). Excellent BBQ with great side items (my favorite is fried okra). Make...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This casual BBQ joint is way out in the middle of nowhere with cinderbrick walls. I kept driving and driving and started to become concerned that we would run into some half-breeds who say things...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is arguably the best North Carolina BBQ joint in the triangle. If you don't mind sitting among taxidermy, you can eat in the restaurant, or, if you prefer, order ahead or at the counter for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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One visit to Allen & Son converted me into a barbeque fanatic. I have yet to find that same depth of flavor anywhere else. It is consistently outstanding, along with the homemade desserts you can only find in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2005
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I've eaten here for 15 yrs and can attest that Allen's is, sauce-dripping hands down, simply the best 'que in the Triangle. A key reason for the great taste is the pork is still cooked the traditional...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2003
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This is easily the best in the Triangle. Pork is cooked over hickory coals, great slaw, great potato salad, and made-from-scatch pies. The only thing that could stand improvement is the tea. But really,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2003
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Allen & Son Barbecue may not be pretty, but it suuuure is good. Though a transplanted Yankee, I have lived in the South almost 25 years and I've eaten a ton of barbecue. Allen & Son's is the real deal; tasty,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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I like Bullocks, don't get me wrong, but for the finest barbecue in this part of NC, nothing comes close to the hickory-smoked cue from Allen & Son. It's the real deal.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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I've lived in NC, GA, AR, and NE: Allen and Son is what smoked pig is all about. A little pricey for cue, but the home-made fries are worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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BBQ sandwiches are the best -- stacked high with meat & slaw. Absolutely mouth watering. Add Alan & Sons special BBQ sauce to add a touch of heat.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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Allen & Son is top notch. The north Chapel Hill location is wood-fired, essential for true flavor. Nothing better for 50 miles around. Using the old Washington Post rating scale of "crummy but good," I'd give...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2002
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Great barbecue! This restaurant is just what it's name says, Barbecue. The best in this area. If you are looking for a waitstaff in tuxcedos, crystal and china .This not your place, If you are looking for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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We go there often. Great barbecue, fast service and good value.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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i've been to allen & son a few times and i believe it is the best in durham, but it is NOT the best anywhere. there are a half dozen restaurant in lexington, nc that beat this hands down. the 1st time i ate...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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Allen and Son Barbeque is simply the best barbeque place I have ever eaten. It is so tender and moist, the service is always fast, and the price is very cheap. The other food items they have, are equally...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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Barbecue is moist and lean and piled high on the bun. Coconut chess pie is out of this world ! Clearly worth a drive from Raleigh.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2002
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You can't beat the service or the food. the prices are good too. Best BBQ in N.C. next to SPEEDY'S in lexington.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2002
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Allen and Son is as down and dirty and good as it gets. The barbecue along with the Southern sides are unmatched. Not a date place but if you are looking for a greasy ultimate tasting southern barbecue meal,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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This BBQ the way it should be. No frills, no ambience, not even tablecloths. Just great-tasting eastern-NC style BBQ and a lot of it. The homemade ice cream and pecan pie for dessert was the perfect topper.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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The BEST barbecue EVER made... tender, juicy, flavorful... and excellent cole slaw and hush puppies to accompany. Desserts are HEAVENLY.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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I've heard great things about Allen and Son. Well, my husband and I finally went (Hwy 86). I was so disappointed. The food was average (although the homecut french fries were terrific). The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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The BBQ is great. Not too vinegary so my Yankee friends like it too. The homemade ice cream and desserts are awesome! The decor is quite nostalgic with old prints on the walls that my grandparents once had,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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I have eaten at other places, such as Bullock's. And I don't consider Goldsboro or Smithfield as being part of the Triangle. Allen & Son has the best pork around, however, and the hush puppies are to die for....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2002
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This joint is regionally known for its ribs. Just follow the smell of billowing hickory smoke, and you'll land here. Its street address might be called "Porcine Way." One good ol' boy patron gave us some...
frommers.com - user review
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in an age when most barbecue joints have yielded to progress and switched to high-tech gas and electric smokers, allen & son still does it the old-fashioned way. the result---pork shoulder slowly smoked over...
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have hush puppies and sweet tea...
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