I got back over to Restaurant 28 today for lunch, and I am soooo glad I did.\n\nGeorge (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 about.\n\nRestaurant 28 has been given rave reviews from local critics such as Howard Seftel of the Arizona Republic,  Nikki Buchanan from Channel 3's Good Morning Arizona, and the New Times \"Best of Phoenix\" review.\n\nGeorge 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 area.\n\nGeorge 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's obvious he takes pride in what he creates, and he talks about it with passion.\n\nTaking his advice, I ordered the Chopped BBQ Pork, Carolina Style, with Hush Puppies and Cole Slaw.  Kool-aid sounded good, so I got that as well. \n\nI can't say as I've 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!  \n\nI was raised on KC style Q and have had my share of Texas-style, but George's 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 well.\n\nWe 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 (Willie's specialty) and some unbelievably tasty collard greens, (something I've never had before, but will order next time with some fried okra.) \n\nGeorge also talked about his past and how he and his wife came to own and name the place.  I'll save that story for him to tell you when you come in.  It's a story worth hearing. \n\n\nI didn't have room for dessert...  :- (  but the menu looked excellent!  Maybe next time.\n\nBY the way, George smokes his butts over hickory, (no gas) and his chitterlings are served boiled, but he will fry them if requested.\n\nHe does normally serve his Q with tomatoey western Carolina Sauce, (also in a bottle on the table) cuz that's 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'm hooked.\n\nwww.restaurant28bbq.com\n\nPhone: (623) 934-0920 \nFax: (623) 937-0816 \n\nCLOSED MONDAYS