My parents visited this past weekend from Dallas, Texas.  We all know that everything done in Dallas is done big with a lot of show.  Here in North Carolina we are down-to-earth, educated, sophisticated, and a little more "East Coast".   What better place to take my parents than a BBQ joint that has been preserved by time.  Yes, we made our way to Heron's at Umstead, but the highlight of my parents trip was Allen & Sons BBQ. 

Well, my big city parents get bored of the North Carolina culture............until this past weekend.  My mother watched a show on The Food Channel Network  that referenced the best Barbecue joints around the country.  My mother was determined to find the Best Barbecue in the Triangle.

Here's the delimma:   Where my mother is from-Texas-they are famous for Beef Barbecue.  I grew up with Dickey's BBQ.  In North Carolina, Barbecue is done a bit different and acquires a certain taste.  North Carolina BBQ is pulled pork with a vinegar sauce.  Some people like it and some people don't.   

My mother was determined to seek out the best of the best during her visit.  According to the Independent Magazine,  Allen & Sons Barbeque in both Chapel Hill and Pittsboro are the best in the Triangle.  After visiting Allen & Sons in Pittsboro over the weekend, I think they are right.  For the price, quality, atmosphere, and money, Allen and Sons in Pittsboro can't be beat.   I know, I know, they use gas heat for their cooking, but so what.  The food was absolutely fantastic-very traditional, red tablecloth, great service, country. 

It's so nice to know that with a short drive you have down home diners like Allen & Sons just a short car ride away.  I highly recommend  Allen & Sons BBQ as the Best BBQ in the Triangle.