GREAT ALL AMERICAN DINER RUN

Thisilldous Eatery presents

GREAT ALL AMERICAN DINER RUN

DUE SOUTH PIT COOKED BBQ

1465 ROANOKE STREET, CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA 540-381-2922 www.duesouthbbq.com

I was riding with fellow Backroads columnist Mark Byers ( the guy that writes the smart columns) down in Virginia. We had left earlier that day from the Spring Break rally so I could have a slight issue taken care of at Frontline Eurosports and Mark, never having been to this dealership, joined me so he could see this great shop for himself.

Somewhere past noon, we were wheelin’ our way back to the rally when the pangs of hunger enveloped us both. Mark’s eagle eyes picked up a small sign for a barbeque place called Due South. He pointed at the sign and I ashed my high beams in agreement.

Not too soon after we spotted the restaurant, although I think I picked it up in an olfactory manner a mile back.

Although it is located on a fairly large road, Due South is the real deal.

Mark parked his new RT and I followed behind with the GS. We snatched an indoor, open-air table and went in search of what smelled so damn good.

While taking in all the ambiance and chatting with the very friendly staff we heard a bit about the story of Due South.

Jared and Marie March moved to Virginia from South Carolina in 2007 and decided to share their love of BBQ with their community of friends. Smoking pulled pork BBQ had been their hobby for years. The couple would cook for parties, tailgates, family get-togethers, and holidays.

The Marchs would travel to BBQ Festivals to sample all the various meats and sauces and always sample the BBQ when traveling to other states. One time they even chased down a festival called Hamfest in Shelby, NC. Surprisingly they pulled up, ready to eat, and then realized they had just paid to get into a Ham Radio festival. (Who noticed all those antennas on the cars on the way in?) Looking to make the next step in their love of smokey goodness they opened Due South.

They rightly take pride in slow smoking their pork butts for 12-14 hours over hickory in their Ole Hickory of Lang BBQ pits. Mark ordered the Pulled Pork sandwich and baked beans and I opted for the Down Home Smokey Chicken Wings – both came with hush puppies.

There is plenty else to be found at Due South – plates of Ribs, Smoked Chicken with lunch specials every weekday between 10 am and 2 pm. The Due South BLT looked tasty with bacon, tomato, and fried green ‘maters ( I do not know exactly what to make of that – but it looked good). Some other toasted sandwich offerings included Smoked Chicken or Ham, along with Fried Dill Pickle Spears and Mexicali Jalapeno Poppers.

If you are still any bit hungry after all this, the desserts will surely nish you off. Apple

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Fritter, Chocolate Overload Cake, and Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie will work well.

We were about halfway through our meal when we heard some familiar voices and columnist Tony Lisanti and friend Jose Ferreira strolled through the wide-open garage door. They had been exploring the region and spotted the sign as well.

Jose’ knew it was a college town so knew there would be some good food to be found and when they parked their Harleys they spotted our BMWs. I have been told brilliant minds think alike.

Nice! We hung out for a bit, while they ate, before heading back to the rally.

Due South is amazing and we know you’ll love their pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and brisket! Stop in and enjoy the Due South BBQ taste and experience!

After you get a taste of the handmade food and music…we know you will make Due South your BBQ of choice when in the central Virginian region.

So, with this great barbeque joint, we will give an equally great Rip & Ride GPX Route from Frontline Eurosports in Salem, Virginia.

Start for there, but before you leave take a good look around this dealership. Extraordinary in many ways! ,

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