In the misty mountains of western North Carolina, there exists a barbecue sanctuary so good that devoted meat enthusiasts will happily navigate winding Appalachian roads just to get there.
Luella’s Bar-B-Que in Asheville might not have the national spotlight of some Carolina barbecue institutions, but that’s exactly how the locals and in-the-know visitors prefer it.
The aroma hits you first—that intoxicating blend of hickory smoke and slow-cooked meat that triggers something primal in your brain.
It’s the olfactory equivalent of a welcome home hug from your favorite relative…