Things to do... - BBQ Capital Cook-Off

World Famous Barbecue, Fast Cars, Fine Art,
Award Winning Wines & Historic Uptown
Lexington  •
Things to do...
The Bob Timberlake Gallery
1714 E. Center Street Ext • 800-244-0095
Dempsey’s Place
Experience a uniquely crafted building which is home to the fine
art work of NC’s most recognized living artist, Bob Timberlake.
Showcasing his furniture line, inspired
by local 18th century artisans and
personal memorabilia.
Have coffee & pastry at the coffee shop.
Houses.
Meet Bob Timberlake at Seasonal Open
Childress Vineyards
1000 Childress Vineyard Road • 336-236-9463
Wine Enthusiast magazine America’s
Top 25 Tasting Rooms
Enjoy daily tours of the Italian
Renaissance Tuscan styled winery.
Enjoy Music in the Vineyard.
Lunch at the Bistro or picnic on the grounds.
NASCAR team owner, Richard Childress signature winery.
5968 Old US Hwy 52, Welcome • 336-731-3499
Features the watercolors of artist
Dempsey Essick.
His artwork focuses on the flowers, birds and landscapes of the rural South.
Southern Gateway Wine Trail
Davidson County is the Southern Gateway to the Yadkin Valley
Appellation-The Heart of North Carolina Wine Country.
Childress Vineyards
1000 Childress Vineyards Road
336-236-9463
Native Vines Winery
1336 N. Highway 150
336-787-3688
Tastings Wine & Beer
312 East Center Street
336-243-7220
Junius Lindsay Vineyards
385 Dr. Zimmerman Road
336-764-4050
Weathervane Winery
1452 Welcome Arcadia Road
336-793-3366
WineSellars
1981 Cotton Grove Road
336-242-6551
Richard Childress Racing Museum
236 Industrial Drive • 800-476-3389
Wander through the 47,000 square foot
facility which houses the original 1986
No. 3 race shop and the original 1991
RCR Museum.
Over 25 No. 3 GM Goodwrench
Chevrolets driven by Dale Earnhardt.
Racing memorabilia, photographs, banners and trophies.
Daily race shop and museum tours.
Following the fertile path in the heart of North Carolina, our vineyards,
wineries and tasting rooms are temptations waiting to welcome you.
Lexington Barbecue
Visit the 15 restaurants specializing in
world famous, Lexington-style pork
barbecue.
Using a method passed down for
generations, this delicacy is pit-cooked over
hickory wood, then mixed with a secret vinegar-based sauce.
www.VsitLexingtonNC.com • 866.604.2389
Lexington Visitor Center, 114 East Center St., Lexington, NC
World Famous Barbecue, Fast Cars, Fine Art,
Award Winning Wines & Historic Uptown
Lexington  •
Places to Stay...
Affordable Suites of Lexington
882 Old Hargrave Road
Lexington, NC 27295
336-956-1828
www.AffordableSuites.com
BBQ Cook-off Rate $74
Country Hearth Inn & Suites
Budget Inn
200 Murphy Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
336-248-5171
1525 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
336-357-2100 or 888-443-2784
www.CountryHearth.com
BBQ Cook-off Rate $75
Days Inn & Suites
1620 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
336-357-2333 or 800-858-5659
www.ChoiceHotels.com
BBQ Cook-off Rate $72.99
Economy Inn
402 National Boulevard
Lexington, NC 27292
336-248-5111
Hwy 8 Motel
1631 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
336-357-6444
www.Hwy8Motel.com
BBQ Cook-off Rate $60
Holiday Inn Express
351 Vineyards Crossing
Lexington, NC 27295
336-224-6730 or 888-465-4329
www.HolidayInnExpress.com
BBQ Cook-off Rate $99
Lexington Triad Inn
418 Piedmont Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
336-249-0111
Quality Inn
101 Plaza Parkway
Lexington, NC 27292
336-243-2929 or 800-424-6423
www.ChoiceHotels.com
BBQ Cook-off Rate $64.99
Regency Inn
1100 Piedmont Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
336-248-5927
www.VsitLexingtonNC.com • 866.604.2389
Lexington Visitor Center, 114 East Center St., Lexington, NC
Where to eat Lexington Style Barbecue
Lexington Style Barbecue
“Lexington-style barbecue is generally juicier, smokier, sweeter and milder than its counterpart in eastern North Carolina.
Whereas barbecue flavored by wood smoke is only an option in the East, in Lexington it is, with a few exceptions, an unspoken but
unyielding expectation. The tangy, red barbecue slaw is usually the spiciest part of a Lexington barbecue sandwich, whereas the
milder, creamier coleslaw on an Eastern-style barbecue sandwich is meant to balance the relatively fiery chopped pork.”
—
Bob Garner, author “North Carolina Barbecue”
The ‘Skinny’ on
Lexington Barbecue
How to Order a Sandwich,
Plate or Tray
Ordering barbecue can be as simple — or complex — as
you like. Area waitresses are accustomed to explaining
the procedure, but here are a few tips.
Barbecue is served finely chopped, coarsely chopped and sliced.
It is not ―pulled.
• When the pork shoulder is cooked, the crunchy crust that forms on the outside is full of flavor and is called “outside”
or “brown.” Ask your waitress to add a little to your order.
Barbecue Restaurants
Pit-Cooked
Open
Backcountry Barbecue  M-Sat
4014 Linwood-Southmont Road, Lexington 336-956-1696
Barbecue Center
900 N. Main Street, Lexington 336-248-4633
www.BarbecueCenter.com
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M-Sat
Cook’s Barbecue
366 Valiant Drive, Lexington 336-798-1928
www.CooksBBQ.com
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W-Sun
Kerley’s Barbecue
5114 Old US Hwy 52, Welcome 336-731-8245
XM-Sat
Lexington Barbecue M-Sat
100 Smokehouse Lane, Lexington 336-249-9814
www.LexBBQ.com
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There are two kinds of coleslaw: “white” and “red.” Most
folks are accustomed to the white, mayonnaise-based slaw.
In Lexington, we serve barbecue slaw, which is red and
made with ketchup and vinegar. It compliments the meat
very well and is served on all sandwiches, unless you tell
the waitress otherwise. Some restaurants serve both kinds.
And if you‘re ordering a fish sandwich, hot dog or
hamburger, be sure to ask what kind of slaw they‘ll put on it.
•
You can order a sandwich plate or tray. The sandwich is
barbecue and slaw with a little dip added. The plate comes
with barbecue, slaw, French fries and either rolls or hushpuppies. The tray is a small container with the meat on one
side and the slaw on the other.
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“Dip” is a sauce served with all barbecue and is made from
ketchup, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar. Each restaurant
has its own secret recipe. Unlike thick barbecue sauces,
“dip” has a thin texture and tastes great with your meat, hushpuppies and fries.
Speedy Lohr’s 
3664 NC Hwy. 8, Lexington 336-242-9195
Tues-Sun
Speedy Lohr’s BBQ of Arcadia 
8000 N. NC Hwy. 150, Lexington 336-764-5509
M-Sat
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Hushpuppies are made from corn meal and are deep fried.
They do not have whole corn kernels in them, but may
contain onions.
Stamey’s Barbecue
4524 S. NC Hwy 150, Lexington 336-853-6426
• Iced tea is the standard beverage and is served sweetened.
But, you can ask for unsweetened or mix the two together
for “half ‘n half.”
And, don‘t forget dessert. Most restaurants offer homemade
goodies – pies, cakes and banana pudding.
Lexington-Style Trimmings
1513 E. Center Street, Lexington 336-249-8211
X
Smiley’s Lexington BBQ 
617 Winston Road, Lexington 336-248-4528
Tues-Sat
Tues-Sun
Smokey Joe’s Barbecue M-Sat
1101 S. Main Street, Lexington 336-249-0315
Speedy’s Barbecue M-Sat
1317 Winston Road, Lexington 336-248-2410
www.SpeedysBBQinc.com
XM-Sat
Tar Heel Q 
6835 US Hwy 64 W, Lexington 336-787-4550
Tues-Sat
Troutman’s Barbecue M-Sat
18466 S. NC Hwy 109, Denton 336-859-2206
www.VsitLexingtonNC.com • 866.604.2389
Lexington Visitor Center, 114 East Center St., Lexington, NC
Shop & Dine in Historic Uptown Lexington
Uptown Lexington
The largest collection of locally owned
business in Davidson County with 55 retail
establishments.
Home to the award-winning “Pigs in the City”.
Black Dog Emporium
22 South Main Street
336-249-7799
Antique Shops
Memories on Main
109 South Main Street
336-236-7259
Magnolia Gifts & Antiques
107 South Main Street
336-243-0777
Main Street Antiques
208 South Main Street
336-224-2494
“Where everything old is new again.”
All About Education
15 West 2nd Avenue • 336-236-7052
Specializing in teaching materials and classroom supplies for all grades and age levels.
Something for everyone.
Army Navy
14 North Main Street • 336-248-2180
Fashions by Carhartt, clothing for
infants and toddles as well as adults.
Other leading brands include Woolrich,
Levi and Dockers.
The Backyard Retreat
106 South Main Street • 336-242-1860
Coffee, Specialty Drinks & Sweets
Black Chicken Coffee
23 West 2nd Street 336-249-7799
High Rock Outfitters
13 South Main Street
336-248-4444
Perfect Blend
1 North Main Street
336-243-7206
Restaurants
Cafe 35
103 South Main Street
336-238-3535
Shoto’s Japanese Steakhouse
13 South Main Street
336-238-5733
Main Street Pizza & Deli
13 North Main Street
336-249-2233
Terry’s Sports Bar
13 South Main Street
336-248-4400
Naples
102 South Main Street
336-243-2000
Village Grill
31 West 2nd Avenue
336-248-5900
Sweet Peas
109 North Main Street
336-224-1010
Night Spots
High Rock Outfitters
13 South Main Street • 336-248-4444
Music entertainment.
Lanier Hardware
218 South Main Street • 336-248-5935
Garden gifts and accessories
One of the largest True Value Hardware
stores in the southeast.
Birdhouses, bird feeders, wind chimes,
pots etc.
No matter what you need, you can find it
at Lanier’s.
The Candy Factory
15 North Main Street • 336-249-6770
Treasure trove for children of all ages.
Fun nostalgic candies.
Country antiques, collectibles & novelties.
Conrad & Hinkle
6 North Main Street • 336-248-2341
An old-fashioned grocery store
features hand cut meats, fresh local
fruits and vegetables, and homemade
pimento cheese and chicken salad.
Just like in days gone by-they still
make some home deliveries!
Lexington Home Brands
213 South Main Street • 336-243-6289
Shop more than 8,000 square feet of first
quality overstocks, showroom samples,
and discontinued items.
Furniture for any room.
The Olde Homestead
114 South Main Street • 336-249-0934
Unique gifts and collectibles.
Vera Bradley, Pandora, Life Is Good, Brighton,
SwitchFlops, Kameleon Jewlery, Willow Tree.
www.VsitLexingtonNC.com • 866.604.2389
Lexington Visitor Center, 114 East Center St., Lexington, NC