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Where to find melt-in-your mouth burnt ends
A plate of barbecue and sides from Midwood Smokehouse.
Midwood Smokehouse serves these smoked meats every day of the week. | Photo by RALtoday
Burnt ends are flavorful pieces of meat typically cut from smoked brisket, and we found six spots around Raleigh that serve these melt-in-your mouth crispy bites.

Note: Since burnt ends are difficult to make and are a hot commodity, restaurants typically have a set schedule for when you can order these flavorful pieces, so make sure to plan ahead.

Now, grab your wet wipes and let’s dig in.

Big Mike’s BBQ, 1222 NW Maynard Rd., Cary | Crispy bites sell out fast at Big Mikes — make sure to follow the restaurant’s Instagram page for information on “burnt end days.”

Chop Shop BBQ & Grill, 210 E. Six Forks Rd. | Call ahead or follow this barbecue joint on Instagram to see if pork belly burnt ends are on the menu.

A burnt end sandwich with cheese and a side of deviled egg potato salad.

Pro tip: Add provolone cheese to your burnt end sandwich at The BBQ Lab.

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Photo by RALtoday

Midwood Smokehouse, 409 W. Johnson St. | Add burnt ends tossed in cola barbecue sauce on to any meal, or order them for your main course any day of the week (if they haven’t sold out).

Prime Barbecue, 403 Knightdale Station Run, Knightdale | Get your hands dirty on Wednesdays and Fridays at this Southern spot.

Smith’s Smokehouse and Smoothies, 1318 S Main St., Ste. 108, Wake Forest | This recently opened smokehouse has a rotating menu which often features pork belly burnt ends.

The BBQ Lab, 4120-135 Main at North Hills St. | Available on Wednesdays and Fridays, try a burnt end sandwich topped with provolone cheese and the signature Sweet BBQ Sawse.
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Events
Friday, Sept. 29
  • Better Days Music Series | Friday, Sept. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St., Raleigh | $5 suggested donation | Join this quarterly live music series featuring musicians dedicated to writing and performing original music.
  • Haunted History: Oakwood Walking Ghost Tour | Friday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Oakwood Commons Park, 535 N. East St., Raleigh | $20 | Stroll through Raleigh’s most haunted historic sites with a ghastly guide.
  • 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC | Friday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Sept. 30 | Times vary | Downtown Raleigh, 19 W. Hargett St. Raleigh | Free | Strum along to this giant bluegrass festival featuring plenty of live music, a business conference, and an awards ceremony.
Saturday, Sept. 30
  • Adventure Awaits | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh | Free | Dress in your fantasy or medieval wear to celebrate castles, knights, dragons, and more through themed crafts, sword skill practice, a park quest, and magical vendors.
  • Dean Lewis w/ Sara Kays | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $28-$139 | Listen to this Australian signer perform hits like “How Do I Say Goodbye” and “Be Alright.”
  • Triangle Barkitecture | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 1-5 p.m. | Fenton, 201 Fenton Gtwy. Dr., Cary | Free | Attend this one-of-a-kind pet architecture competition which raises money for local animal rescues.
Sunday, Oct. 1
  • Folk ‘N’ Funk Fest | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 12-7 p.m. | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | $10-$180 | Listen to five bands perform live and enjoy delicious pizza and drinks.
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News Notes
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  • There’s a hot new spot in Durham. The Common Market, a Charlotte-based upscale convenience store, is now open and operates as a deli, bar, bottle shop, bodega, ice cream parlor, and coffee shop. This neighborhood hangout and meeting spot is located at 1821 Green St. and features a mix of bar seating and tables + outdoor seating. (Triangle Business Journal)
Travel
  • Raleigh International Airport will add 1,000 new parking spots when its ParkRDU Express lot opens this Sunday, Oct. 1. This trunk-to-terminal service offers luggage assistance at your vehicle and is located on International Drive.
Seasonal
  • Oh my gourd. Shepherd’s Way Farms’ pop-up pumpkin patches are open for the season at 1010 St. Albans Dr. and 13044 Norwood Rd. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., this family farm offers a large selection of gourds and heirloom pumpkins.
Community
  • Wake County’s free Community Day is this Saturday, Sept. 30. Head to John Chavis Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn about the free services available to Wake County residents, job opportunities, and more.
Sports
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park will host NC State and Duke baseball in an exhibition game on Friday, Oct. 13. General admission is $10.
Coming Soon
  • A new California contemporary-style neighborhood is under construction in north Raleigh. The community will have 13 fully furnished homes, starting at $5.2 million each, which will include an in-ground swimming pool and underground garage that can accommodate seven to 10 cars. The first home is already on the market at $5.287 million. (Triangle Business Journal)
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Spot reimagined pet architecture at Triangle Barkitecture
Barkitecture Triangle 2022 Fat Cat Winner
The Pooch Porch won the Fat Cat award in 2021 for raising the most money during the silent auction. | Photo by Rose + Anchor Photography
Over 20 teams made up of local architects, engineers, and designers from around the Triangle have been working on custom pet architecture builds to showcase during this year’s Triangle Barkitecture competition. All proceeds from this unique fundraising event led by the American Institute of Architects will benefit local animal rescue centers.

This Saturday, Sept. 30, the public and their pets are invited to view and try out the innovative designs for free at Fenton from 1 to 5 p.m. All of the creations will be auctioned off with 100% of the proceeds going to local pets in need at Triangle Beagle Rescue and Friends of Wake County Animal Center.

You’ll also get the chance to meet adoptable + adorable pets, enjoy a show by Dare Devil Dogs, and there will be pup caricature drawings available.

There are six competition categories, including Best in Show, People’s Choice (don’t forget to vote for your favorite build) + Craziest Cat, awarded to the most unique design that challenges the idea of what pet architecture can be.
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From the editor
My fiancé’s family is from Kansas City — hence why we root for the Chiefs, hey KCtoday — and he is always on the hunt for burnt ends. Right now, our favorite spot is The BBQ Lab. We can’t get enough of the deviled egg potato salad, crispy hush puppies, and burnt ends when we can get them. We particularly love getting to eat on the restaurant’s small North Hills patio.
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