Feature Story

Carolina’s Finest Awards – 2021

See who our readers voted to be the best in barbecue, burgers and 8 other categories

By Leah Chester-Davis|

November 2021

Now in its third year, Carolina’s Finest has become a popular feature in our magazine. This year, our readers nominated their favorites for barbecue, burger joint, bakery shop, festival, getaway, main street, family outing, public garden, landmark and made in NC product. We believe you will be just as excited as we were to learn the favorites in this year’s categories — they do not disappoint!

Finest Burger Joint

Hwy 55

Finest BBQ

Apple City BBQ

Finest Bakery Shop

Fancy Pastry Shop

Finest Festival

Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival

Finest Mainstreet

White Street, Wake Forest

Finest Family Outing

The North Carolina Zoo

Finest Getaway

Emerald Isle

Finest Public Garden

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Finest Made in NC Product

George’s Barbecue Sauce

Finest NC Landmark

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

About the Author

Carolina Country Contributing Editor Leah Chester-Davis loves to explore North Carolina. Her business, Chester-Davis Communications (chester-davis.com), specializes in food, farm, gardening and lifestyle brands and organizations.

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