Aviator Smokehouse, Barbecue restaurant in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
Aviator Smokehouse is a barbecue restaurant in Fuquay-Varina that serves smoked wings, St. Louis style ribs, pulled pork, and brisket sandwiches. Each order arrives on paper-lined metal trays alongside house-made sides.
The restaurant began in 2011 when Mark Doble transformed his backyard barbecue recipes into a dining concept. The establishment later became part of the broader Aviator Brewing Company venture.
The culinary team creates diverse sauces from local ingredients and craft beer, including the intense MocoLoco sauce made with ghost chili peppers reaching 1 million Scoville units.
The restaurant offers different sauce options, including some with more intense heat for those who enjoy spice. Visitors can explore the selection and choose based on personal preference.
The establishment presents eating competitions where participants attempt to finish twelve wings with Imperial MocoLoco Sauce within fifteen minutes for recognition.
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