Decompression Destinations
30 Years Of BBQ Magic
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nyone who is a born and raised Carolinian knows a few (unofficial) things to be true. First of all, it doesn’t matter that the speedway has a Charlotte address- Mooresville is Race City, USA . S e cond l y, w hen you a re visiting Race City, you have to find yourself some real Carolina BBQ. The only restaurant recommendations you can trust are the ones that come from someone with a sing-song southern accent that refers to the restaurant as “that joint,” because that is where the ma gic w ill be. For the pa st 30 years, “that joint” has, and will continue to be, Lancaster’s BBQ. The trick to being a restaurant legacy is having the perfect balance of tradition, consistently excellent food, and a hint of eccentricity. So, in a place where you can watch a Panther’s game, eat some perfect pulled pork, while sitting inside a school bus (yes, I actually mean “inside a school bus”) then you can understand why Lancaster’s is a landmark in this great state. Keeping up the unique charm, the high walls are covered in hoods and bumpers
from some of the great NASCAR legends, appealing to the nostalgic many that frequent the joint. Although the real reason for the “many that frequent” is the standard setting BBQ. Word of advice, if what you order isn’t a something “platter” you are doing it wrong. Try again. Even as amazing as their sliced brisket, ribs, catfish, and pulled pork are on their own, it would be a travesty not to punctuate it with collard greens. Remember, this is North Carolina- vinegar sauce is the only sauce and mac and cheese is a vegetable - don’t bother arguing. If you have somehow never made it to L ancaster ’s before, or if you are a regular, stop by in December and help them celebrate 30 years of good times, great food, and pure Carolina tradition. Lucky for Lake Norman, we have “that joint,” where no one judges you for ordering a beer and a sweet tea at the same time. ~Kara Werts Lancaster’s Eastern Style BBQ Mooresville – Huntersville www.lancastersbbq.com
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