Carolina Brothers in Ashburn – right next to the W&O

[acc]

Tim Kelley suggested this ride and it was an inspired suggestion. I rode out from Vienna to Leesburg this morning on the W&O and stopped at Carolina Brothers on my way back. The pulled pork was amazing, I licked my fingers, the plate, and my fingers again. Only the barest thread of decorum prevented me from bellying back up to the counter for seconds. I will work this ride more often into my rotation. Oh, and the bathrooms – spotless.

Happy trails,
ann

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[Tim Kelley]

Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Combining food with riding is always a good time.

Their mac and cheese is good too.

[acc]

Re: Mac & Cheese — Temptation, your name is Tim Kelley.

[brendan]

Yup. On my arlington <-> leesburg loop ride, if I can make it through leesburg without stopping for lunch, I’ll stop at carolina brothers. Eat the sandwich there, and have my cole slaw and mac & cheese when I get back to arlington.

Brendan

[DaveK]

It’s good BBQ but I’m still waiting to find great BBQ in the region. I’m not sure there is, and I’d love for someone to prove me wrong. Closest I’ve found is Apple House off John Marshall Highway near Front Royal, but that’s not exactly a quick trip for lunch. It is on the way to and from Skyline Drive though.

[Mark Blacknell]

Dave, this is probably your best bet.

[CCrew]

I’m surprised no one’s mentioned Carolina Brother’s baked beans….

But acc, you’re tops in my book. Anyone that’ll ride Vienna to Ashburn for Carolina Brothers makes the tops on my list!

[CCrew]

I’m surprised no one’s mentioned Carolina Brother’s baked beans….

But acc, you’re tops in my book. Anyone that’ll ride Vienna to Ashburn for Carolina Brothers makes the tops on my list!

[acc]

I’d ride for any sort of pork product prepared in the Southern tradition especially when accompanied by cole slaw, hush puppies, greens, or Mac & Cheese. I would not however, ride to Atlanta.

[acc]

I’d ride for any sort of pork product prepared in the Southern tradition especially when accompanied by cole slaw, hush puppies, greens, or Mac & Cheese. I would not however, ride to Atlanta.

[DaveK]

If you’re riding to ATL you might as well head all the way here.

To keep it grounded in reality there’s a place called Willard’s near the Dulles Expo Center in a depressing strip mall (see here) that’s good, but that’s possibly the worst place to ride in the entire world outside of Florida. I’ve not yet tried Hill Country BBQ in DC because their prices offend me on a personal level.

[DaveK]

If you’re riding to ATL you might as well head all the way here.

To keep it grounded in reality there’s a place called Willard’s near the Dulles Expo Center in a depressing strip mall (see here) that’s good, but that’s possibly the worst place to ride in the entire world outside of Florida. I’ve not yet tried Hill Country BBQ in DC because their prices offend me on a personal level.

[SteveTheTech]

I grew up in Southern New England (MA)…we had no such thing as true Southern Barbecue to speak of like you will find down here. I love it, all of it. Seafood is better there but ‘cue is strictly south.

@DaveK 4343 wrote:

It’s good BBQ but I’m still waiting to find great BBQ in the region. I’m not sure there is, and I’d love for someone to prove me wrong.

Oh my friend we speak the same language. What type are you looking for? I am quite partial to Eastern North Carolina style, with spicy vinegar based sauce.

I like Carolina Brothers, they are very bike friendly and their food seriously hits the spot for trailside barbecue.
We pass by here twice on a typical ride and the trip west they are usually stoking the coals. On the return a few hours later we are always tempted to stop. We typically park at either Vienna or off 28 and head west…this place is only 10 minutes by car from the lot on 28. Although there is a lot right nearby and it might make a good start/stop point to some.

If you haven’t checked this place out it is a must.

[DaveK]

@SteveTheTech 4631 wrote:

http://newsimg.ngfiles.com/195000/195358_HomerBBQ.jpg

I grew up in Southern New England (MA)…we had no such thing as true Southern Barbecue to speak of like you will find down here. I love it, all of it. Seafood is better there but ‘cue is strictly south.

Oh my friend we speak the same language. What type are you looking for? I am quite partial to Eastern North Carolina style, with spicy vinegar based sauce.

I like Carolina Brothers, they are very bike friendly and their food seriously hits the spot for trailside barbecue.
We pass by here twice on a typical ride and the trip west they are usually stoking the coals. On the return a few hours later we are always tempted to stop. We typically park at either Vienna or off 28 and head west…this place is only 10 minutes by car from the lot on 28. Although there is a lot right nearby and it might make a good start/stop point to some.

If you haven’t checked this place out it is a must.

I’m a big fan of NC vinegar sauces but my favorite is Texas hill country style with a dry rub and no sauce. I’ll eat almost any style BBQ though and love it. This thread has got me thinking about a W&OD/Carolina Brothers ride this weekend.

[SteveTheTech]

^ Most distracting gif ever!

I’ve seen that on TV but never had an authentic dry brisket. I’ve probably seen it on a menu but I rarely get passed pork and chicken.

If you want to try some really good classic Eastern Carolina style check out Burger Delight in Alexandria (38.807502,-77.129216) It’s been made the same way for decades. Gotta get it with slaw.

I have to say I have been pushing my wife to ride through a knee injury because I have my mind on my barbecue and barbecue on my mind.

[acc]

*cough* On behalf of your wife and her injured knee I’d like to point out it is possible to reach Carolina Brothers by car. Just sayin’.

ann

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