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regional flavor. Order your pork plain or "on the bun" with a side of red or white slaw and crispy hush puppies. Smoke Modern Barbecue Smoke Modern Barbecue celebrates the history of barbecue in an elevated, upscale and contemporary atmosphere. Smoke's chefs have learned techniques from some of the best pitmasters in the Carolinas, Texas Hill Country, Memphis and Kansas City, resulting in a unique menu that blends various barbeque traditions, Southern comfort foods and Creole classics. Stallings Rock Store Bar-B-Q What started in 1936 as the only gas station for miles around Stallings, North Carolina, now serves some of the area's best barbecue to locals and visitors. All of Stallings Rock Store Bar-B- Q's meats are smoked overnight with a blend of hickory and cherry wood. en they're hand- pulled to ensure the highest quality product. Try the sandwich combo; for just $6, you get your choice of sandwich, side and drink, and as the locals like to say, "A little taste of home!" The Improper Pig Leave your regional barbecue debates at the door and become a barbecue explorer at e Improper Pig, where barbecue from all over the country and world is celebrated. e menu is a combination of classic Carolina-style pork and St. Louis-style ribs with new influences like Southern egg rolls, Korean barbecue salmon and even a vegetarian "no pig" portabella mushroom sandwich. The Q Shack If you're on the mission for pork in a pinch, look no further than e Q Shack, a fast and casual go-to in the Promenade on Providence shopping center. e chain, tucked into an upscale strip mall, will satisfy your 'cue cravings with its popular hickory-smoked pork butt sandwich or chile-rubbed beef brisket. The Smoke Pit Since opening its doors in December 2014, e Smoke Pit has been filling the bellies of nearly 700 patrons each day. Massive portions, flavorful meats and creative, scratch-made sides—think deviled egg potato salad and smoked pork barbecue beans—have garnered the diner a loyal following. • • •