[Varmint]

Ed Mitchell, the famed "Pitmaster" of eastern style North Carolina barbecue, has a deal in the works with local developer/restaurateur Greg Hatem to open a new barbecue joint in Raleigh. Gourmet's "Diary of a Foodie" was filming a segment on Mitchell in his hometown of Wilson, NC on Monday. It will be interesting to see how things work out, as Mitchell is still involved in litigation regarding his previous restaurant.

Mitchell is certainly a great promoter and he can make some mighty fine barbecue, and I hope his partnering with Hatem will give him the business expertise that he always lacked. Regardless, Raleigh could FINALLY be a barbecue destination. I can't wait for that.

[BrentKulman]

Varmint, on Sep 12 2007, 02:21 PM, said:

Ed Mitchell, the famed "Pitmaster" of eastern style North Carolina barbecue, has a deal in the works with local developer/restaurateur Greg Hatem to open a new barbecue joint in Raleigh.  Gourmet's "Diary of a Foodie" was filming a segment on Mitchell in his hometown of Wilson, NC on Monday.  It will be interesting to see how things work out, as Mitchell is still involved in litigation regarding his previous restaurant. 

Mitchell is certainly a great promoter and he can make some mighty fine barbecue, and I hope his partnering with Hatem will give him the business expertise that he always lacked.  Regardless, Raleigh could FINALLY be a barbecue destination.  I can't wait for that.

When I saw the title caption I was hoping your post had to do with a new restaurant rather than a drive-by appearance. This is certainly exciting news for the entire NC BBQ community.

[Varmint]

Ed Mitchell and Greg Hatem will be opening this place in the space where Nana's Chophouse was. Expected opening day is Monday, November 26 for dinner only. Having just eaten some of his barbecue, I'm officially excited about his arrival to Raleigh.

[TGTyson]

OK, so does that mean that the e-Gig is the 27th? <grin>

Let us know if/when- We'll be there with bibs on!

- TT