On Charlotte's west side, Bar-B-Q King's attention to detail and Southern hospitality has drawn
visitors from around the country since serving up its very first curbside plate in 1959.
To owner Gus Karapanos, it's all about building relationships with customers. He recognizes
patrons who dined in as small children with their parents and are now bringing in their own
children. But the hospitality isn't just reserved for regulars. Karapanos welcomes thousands of
visitors each year to Bar-B-Q King, whose roots are firm in its location near Charlotte Douglas
International Airport.
"This is basically a first stop for many out-of-towners. They literally get off the plane and get a
taxi to come here first," says Karapanos.
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