No visit with my brother in Winston-Salem would be complete without a good Southern meal worthy of his favorite show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We had dinner my last night in town at Bib's, a classic casual barbecue joint downtown. I went for the basic pulled pork and though I am certainly not a connoisseur, I have tried to make my own and Bib's is, by far, so much better, and probably the best I've ever had. It is not greasy at all — to the point of looking like it might be dry — but one bite and you know it is anything but. It has so much flavor and is tender — mmmm, mmmm, mmm is all I can say. And, as promised by my brother, the hush puppies are unlike so many flavorless balls of fried that you get. These have a strong flavor all their own that is peppery and delicious. The sweet tea, not too sweet and the slaw just right. If you ever find yourself in Winston-Salem with time for a meal, go to Bib's!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A meal worthy of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
No visit with my brother in Winston-Salem would be complete without a good Southern meal worthy of his favorite show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We had dinner my last night in town at Bib's, a classic casual barbecue joint downtown. I went for the basic pulled pork and though I am certainly not a connoisseur, I have tried to make my own and Bib's is, by far, so much better, and probably the best I've ever had. It is not greasy at all — to the point of looking like it might be dry — but one bite and you know it is anything but. It has so much flavor and is tender — mmmm, mmmm, mmm is all I can say. And, as promised by my brother, the hush puppies are unlike so many flavorless balls of fried that you get. These have a strong flavor all their own that is peppery and delicious. The sweet tea, not too sweet and the slaw just right. If you ever find yourself in Winston-Salem with time for a meal, go to Bib's!
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Triple D is our favorite too! Maple Tree Deli on West Main has a smoker out back- just had a pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw last Saturday (shared with Bert of course). DEEELIcious! Bert said he makes it better (but our smoker is dead- so it won't have the same flavor!).
ReplyDeletemiss you!
We don't have the Food Network, but I watched a lot of it on my trip and am hooked! Boo — what to do with no FoodTV?!
ReplyDeleteWow! How have I not heard of Bib's?? I grew up in Winston but live in Greensboro now, about 30 minutes east of Winston. Will definately be checkin' out Bib's. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Leelu! It wasn't there when my brother went to school in Winston a few years back — he discovered it when he moved back to town recently so it must be fairly new. Try it!! He also really likes Mary's of Course! Cafe for breakfast— have you tried it? Can't wait to on my next visit!
ReplyDeleteJust returned home to Canada from a trip to Winston-Salem where we ate at Bibs. Best BBQ I have ever had, and definitely worth a rating on triple D.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Belinda! I'm jealous — I could go for some good bbq today!
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