When asked for the secret recipe to
staying in business so long, Steve is
quick to answer.
"The real secret is the way you treat
people," says Steve. "You get to
know them and know their story, and
that's my favorite part of the job".
Almost everything served at Bill
Spoon's Barbecue is made in-house
and by hand. Steve chops all of
the meat himself to ensure quality,
taking pride in doing things, as he
explains, the "old-school way."
USA Today picked up on Bill
Spoon's old-school loyalty in a story
proclaiming the diner's commitment
to what it's always known.
Writer Larry Olmsted said, "Bill
Spoon's is one of my favorite
barbecue joints because it is a
joint, and while progress is fine in
the food world, there is something
admirable about its uncompromising,
single-minded aesthetic. It's hard
to imagine that walking in 10 or
20 years ago would have been any
different."
It's not uncommon for the longtime
staff at Bill Spoon's Barbecue to
remember your order, but there's
no harm in taking a second
glance at the menu, just in case.
A popular item is the daily special
plate: barbecue with coleslaw,
hushpuppies and the fan-favorite
side, creamy macaroni and cheese.
Other menu standouts are the hearty
Brunswick stew and decadent,
scratch-made banana pudding. And
yes, it's okay to go back for seconds.
For more of Charlotte's
culinary treasures, visit
charlottesgotalot.com
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