Chigger reviews his 5 best barbecue restaurant experiences of 2025 – most of them including a meal and an adventure. Planning a day trip to Charlotte, Lexington, Winston-Salem or Hickory? Maybe you’re seeking a new lunch spot. Listen to learn which barbecue restaurants to hit, and options for orders. This episode share details about trips to Black Powder Smokehouse, Sweet Lew’s BBQ. Lexington Barbecue, Hugh’s Q and Cranford Brothers Barbecue, and suggests other excursions to accompany your BBQ meal. Plus, we reveal the first details about the Carolina BBQ Festival’s spring brunch, Brisket and Biscuits at Town Brewing in Charlotte. Stay tuned for more details on tickets.

This episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show is sponsored by Carolina BBQ Festival, April 17-18 in Charlotte’s Victoria Yards. 2 days, 25+ pitmasters, and the Carolinas’ Best Barbecue bites. Tickets on sale now. Use promo code LOWANDSLOW for $10 off tickets.

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