Prates Place in Grass Lake offers smoked meats, local draft beers and an inviting space. “The kids come in here and see themselves on our TVs and on our posters,” owner Carrie Prater said. “That’s ...

Now that the Triangle is one of the South’s barbecue hotbeds, the festivals keep getting better. Gettin’ Piggy With It, now in its third year, will return May 18 with a lineup of some of the South’s ...

Admission: $15, $7.50 for kids ages 6-12, includes a barbecue plate. Free for kids age 5 and younger. Tickets available via Eventbrite. Worthy cause: Proceeds will benefit The Alabama Head Injury ...