text: I got back over to Restaurant today for lunch and I am soooo glad I didnnGeorge the owner was there when I arrived and I announced that I was interested in trying his Carolina Style BBQ that I have been hearing so much aboutnnRestaurant has been given rave reviews from local critics such as Howard Seftel of the Arizona Republic Nikki Buchanan from Channel s Good Morning Arizona and the New Times Best of Phoenix reviewnnGeorge was telling me that he has talked to folks who have driven far and wide Vegas was mentioned once they heard that there was authentic Carolina Style Q to be had in the Phoenix areannGeorge credits the positive reviews as a blessing from God but I would say the true blessing he has received is his unbelievable talent making delicious down home soul food and his easy going pleasant character It is obvious he takes pride in what he creates and he talks about it with passionnnTaking his advice I ordered the Chopped BBQ Pork Carolina Style with Hush Puppies and Cole Slaw Koolaid sounded good so I got that as well nnI cannot say as I have ever had Carolina Q so I have nothing to base it on but I can tell you if BBQ tastes this good in the state of North Carolina then there are some lucky folks living there nnI was raised on KC style Q and have had my share of Texasstyle but Georges Pork Butt was knock your socks off good I have had hushpuppies before but these were hot and fresh crispy on the outside and moist and tasty on the inside the cole slaw was creamy and delicious as wellnnWe got to talking about other specialties of the house and before I knew it I had also tried a sample of some fantastic fried Catfish excellent chopped Beef BBQ Willies specialty and some unbelievably tasty collard greens something I have never had before but will order next time with some fried okra nnGeorge also talked about his past and how he and his wife came to own and name the place I will save that story for him to tell you when you come in It is a story worth hearing nnnI did not have room for dessert but the menu looked excellent Maybe next timennBY the way George smokes his butts over hickory no gas and his chitterlings are served boiled but he will fry them if requestednnHe does normally serve his Q with tomatoey western Carolina Sauce also in a bottle on the table cuz that is what most people are used to around here but be sure to get it with the tangy vinegary Eastern style I tried it both ways traditional Eastern is the best What can I say I am hookednnwwwrestaurantbbqcomnnPhone nFax nnCLOSED MONDAYS