The Original Q Shack, Barbecue restaurant in Durham, North Carolina
The Original Q Shack is a barbecue restaurant in Durham that smokes meat using a mix of hickory and mesquite wood. The menu features brisket, ribs, and smoked chicken wings, served with fresh hushpuppies and homemade side dishes.
The restaurant opened in 2003 and has been serving grilled meat dishes to the local community since then. The combination of different regional grilling styles grew from a desire to bring together various traditions in one place.
The mix of Carolina and Texas grilling traditions shows in how different meats are prepared here. When you eat, you notice different regional styles coming together and making the menu richer.
The restaurant is located in Durham's dining district and easy to find. Visitors should arrive with an open appetite since the portions are substantial and the menu items go quickly during busy times.
The smoking technique here blends wood types in a way that executes both regional styles at once. Many visitors notice the smoke flavor is more layered than in traditional single-style barbecue places.
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