Yelp Review - Backyard BBQ Pit

Backyard BBQ Pit

5122 NC Hwy 55
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 544-991

August 2011

Oh. my. goodness.  I thought the pork was amazing.  I had the pulled pork with the coleslaw, mac&cheese, and sweet potatoes.  Hubby had the collards, so I tried that too.  Oh, and hush puppies...cannot forget the hush puppies!  The pork was moist and flavorful and I could really taste the smoke.  I did not add too much extra sauce as I was sharing with Lilly and did not want it too spicy for her.  I did not think it needed it, and believe me, I am a sauce person.  The mac&cheese was good, but not as good as my mom's.  I was not thrilled with the sweet potatoes.  They were in a sweet, gelatinous sauce that was just so-so.  The collards were delicious as were the hush puppies.  Oh and the sweet tea was great!  I am not always a fan, but I loved theirs.  Affordable, tasty, casual....I liked reading all the writing on the wall.  It said it all!  I left our mark: Melvinly 2011 and Jersey girls like BBQ :)

Yelp Review - Mami Nora

Mami Nora's Rotisserie                              
302 Davidson Ave
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 220-9028

August  2011

Peruvian Fare

When I was staying with friends in Durham they mentioned that one night we would have chicken from here.  They said it was the best ever, or at least close to it.  Well, it was awesome.  Super moist and flavorful, falling off the bone.  For sides we had the coleslaw, yucca fries and rice and beans and the tostones.  I liked the yellow, mustardy sauce but was afraid to try the green sauce.  It just smelled hot!  But I heard it was good.  My daughter (3 y.o.) gobbled it all and we just could not stop eating it!  I mashed some of the tostones with the chicken and rice and beans and ate it altogether...so, so good!  Go there!!!

BBQ goodness

Oh my goodness.  I was down in Durham, NC this past week to visit my friends Michelle and Jason and their baby Porter.  I was able to get some awesome BBQ and Jason, who is a great cook, made some amazing brisket with homemade bbq sauce and baked beans.  Seriously, it was so delicious.  And it gave me some more inspiration to get back to that grill.  Plus, I am really trying to eat healthier and grilling is such a great option for that.  I hope to post something soon!

eta the link to my Yelp reviews for our trip!