Record #:

19471

Author(s):

Lacey, Derek

Abstract:

This Bar-B-Cue place in Granite Falls is only open on Friday and Saturday evenings. Keith Sims, now 83 years old, started the place in 1979. The restaurant is a 5,500-square-foot building. Each weekend about 300 to 350 pounds of beef, 350 pounds to 400 pounds of pork, and 140 whole chickens are served. Hundreds of people wait in line to be served, and one night over 1,000 customers passed through the buffet. After the bar-b-cue is served, topnotch bluegrass bands perform.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 80 Issue 12, May 2013, p69-70, 72, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Barbecue cookery--Granite Falls; Barbecue restaurants--Granite Falls; Family-owned business enterprises--Granite Falls; Sims Country Bar-B-Cue (Granite Falls)

Record #:

8160

Author(s):

Morris, Peter W.

Abstract:

Sim's Country Bar-b-que has become a North Carolina tradition. Located outside of Granite Falls, Sim's opens every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with bluegrass music and bar-b-que. Sim's is a family-owned business that operates on the family farm. Diners are treated to all-you-can-eat buffets and music. Professional performers such as Doc Watson play at Sim's. Dancers enjoy clogging and square dancing.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 52 Issue 4, Sept 1984, p3, por

Subject(s):

Barbecue cookery--Granite Falls; Restaurants--Granite Falls