QShack did not focus solely on N.C. BBQ. They did all sorts. And I like what Rudy says about Coopers considering that place has been in the same location since the '20s and everyone I know who was born and raised in Raleigh loves Coopers.

3/16/2006 1:47:52 AM

IF YOU PEOPLE DONT LIKE IT THEN DONT SHOW YOUR FUCKING FACES THERE EVER

3/16/2006 1:49:21 AM

I love QShacks Beef Brisquet

3/16/2006 1:55:52 AM

Quote :

"Waluigi: anyone remember Caribou Coffee? Manhattan Bagel? Starbucks! F'n BAXLEYS?!?! "

I know 3 of 4. Where was Baxley's?

I did miss the Darryl's though.

3/16/2006 8:41:14 AM

Raleigh Joes looks like every other fucking restaurant out there but with $2.50 Busch Lights.

3/16/2006 8:47:09 AM

Q Shack was most definitely not eastern NC bbq, which is of course the best kind.

But as long as you weren't expecting that, it was quite good. Even without the sauce, smoked and pulled pork is still good eatin'. A little pricey, but not terrible. So I'm glad it's not gone, just revamped.

3/16/2006 11:11:08 AM

from the Q Shack website (on what types of bbq, etc)

Quote :

"Great "Q" comes from all over the United States and while each region may have its own local favorite recipe, The Q Shack is the one place where North Carolinians, Texans and even Mid-Westerners feel right at home with versions of their down home favorites. The secret lies in our own special recipes and our on-site barbecue pits, where all of our meats are slow cooked and smoked to perfection. Dry rubbed ribs, chile rubbed beef brisket, smoked and pulled pork butt and the area's best mesquite smoked Chicken, Turkey and Sausage are freshly cooked all day long to allow our customers fresh barbecue every time. Even our near-famous Q Burgers are cooked to order from fresh ground, hand pounded meat patties. Great meats are only half of the equation, though, as our own recipe spicy BBQ Beans and homemade Macaroni and Cheese have won over many a vegetarian heart and stomach..."

3/16/2006 11:18:56 AM

^ They've got that right(the vegetarian part at least).


Mmm, the side combo with mac and cheese, okra and potato salad is my favorite.

[Edited on March 16, 2006 at 11:32 AM. Reason : veggies]

3/16/2006 11:31:54 AM

Manhattan Bagel? I thought it was Alpine bagel before Q shack, or are we on the other corneer where the hookah bar is? (if that goes out, i'm sad, their food is good but they're never open now)

3/16/2006 11:58:12 AM

mmm Smithfield's. the tea is basically a drug they put so much sugar in it.

3/16/2006 12:46:45 PM

^^It was Alpine Bagel before Q Shack, and Manhattan Bagel before Alpine Bagel.

3/16/2006 2:00:17 PM

You said a new location at 485 and Providence. Good - near Weddington, Bad - Not as good as Carolina Country.

3/16/2006 2:02:04 PM

Without fueling the BBQ debate intentionally, I have always had AWESOME food at Qshack.

I look forward to Raleigh Joe's.

Mike

3/16/2006 2:11:14 PM

no more fake bbq

3/16/2006 6:49:57 PM

Quote :

"Not as good as Carolina Country"

mmmm, Carolina Country

3/16/2006 8:21:49 PM

nothing's as good as Nostalgia BBQ

3/20/2006 7:51:54 PM

oh how i miss Short Sugars in Reidsville, NC. that place. wow. just wow.

-ZiP!-

3/20/2006 7:53:48 PM

Quote :

"anyone remember starbucks McDonald's?"

Haha, yeah I remember that space age looking shit.

What was in the starbuck's before starbuck's??
I swear I used to eat breakfast there.

3/20/2006 8:43:41 PM