"Best Barbeque in Virginia and North Carolina. Barbeque is an art, and Chef Hartman's establishment exhibits the greatness of his craft. I frequently travel along eastern North Carolina, and try a BBQ joint whenever I see one in a town. The one thing those establishments lack, is hardwood cooking (most use gas. I was amazed to finally find the Barbeque Exchange which produces pulled pork the way it should be done, slow on hardwood coals. When you first walk in, the subtle sweet smell of hickory wood is evident. The pulled pork sandwich is served on a fresh bakery roll. At the tables, six unique sauces, ranging from vinegar Carolina (Eastern , to molasses base sauce are available. The complexity of flavors on the pork were so good I didn't feel the need to put any sauce on the sandwich. The next day, my wife and I went back to pick some for a later date. Service was great, Chef Hartman even took the time to explain to us the process to freeze the pork during the busy lunch hour."
