Flo’s Kitchen, Wilson, North Carolina

Flo’s Kitchen does not serve barbecue.  Flo’s serves biscuits.

I have never made a biscuit, and have no plans to learn the art.  If I knew how to make biscuits (or bread or pizza dough), I would be as big as a house.  A large house.  A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.

But you should know about the biscuits at Flo’s.  They are something of a legend in North Carolina, and beyond.  First, each biscuit is shaped by hand rather than a cutter.  As anyone who has tasted a tortilla shaped by hand knows, that makes a huge difference.  And each biscuit is large.  The not-so-secret ingredients are lard and hoop cheese.

You can read all about Flo’s in this article, but remember — a biscuit is worth a thousand words, and you should try one next time you’re headed south on 95.

***

And while you’re at it, click “follow” on our front page to receive blog posts in your email box.  Or bookmark us and check in from time to time.  If you’re planning a trip, you can “Search” the name of the destination city, state, or country for good restaurants (in Europe, often close to sites, like the Louvre or the Van Gogh Museum, that you’ll want to visit in any event).  Comments, questions, and suggestions of places to eat or stories to cover are very welcome.  And check out our Instagram page, johntannerbbq.

Advertisement