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It's funny you would know about Atlantic. Usually whenever I mention it, people go "Atlantic Beach?", which is why I'm in the habit of pre-empting them.

Yes, the Barbecue Lodge on Hwy 70 in Garner is now "Carolina Barbecue", although nothing else has really changed as far as I can tell, and it's still a cash only business. No checks or credit cards accepted.

Smithfield BBQ is definitely just a fast-food chain, but it's decent, and the tea is great.

Lancaster's is out on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh. It's the one with the little miniature replica of the building in front.

My co-worker from New York has "discovered" eastern NC BBQ and he prefers McCall's to Wilbur's in Goldsboro. I've never tried McCall's, so I can't say.

Atlantic beach, yeah, I know where the other Atlantic Beach is too. Some friends of mine rode through the 'other' Atlantic Beach one time. I don't think they appreciated our little 'white' butts being down there so we rocketed on out of there. LOL

Heavenly day, I know about Atlantic, Sea Level, Harker's Island, and about all of Eastern NC little towns. Been going down to the NC Coast for many decades, doncha know. But understand there are many who don't know Atlantic from Atlantic Beach.

You must go to Captain Stanley's if you want good Seafood - it's on 401 S. before the split of the highway that goes part to Garner and part to Fuquay-Varina. There is usually a line out the door so get there early. Again, it is NOT FANCY - just bounteous seafood - fried or broiled - with the best sweet tea in Raleigh. (IMHO)

In North Raleigh - the place with the little house in front of it used to be Don Murray's BBQ - you say it's now Lancaster's?

And the Barbecur Lodge that I visited is in N. Raleigh - further out on Capital Blvd - I don't know if that is also now Carolina Barbecue or not - will check it out. Been awhile since been there.

McCall's is another one people swear by - but my hubby the expert thinks Wilbur's and Parker's are better.