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But frst on the Ballantyne
scene and perhaps the most
beloved of these nouveau
establishments is Q Shack.
2016 marks the 10th year
that this downhome spot
has served lunch crowds
and handled takeout and
catering orders from a corner
storefront in the Promenade
on Providence center.
"When we opened, I thought,
'Here's this food that North
Carolina is famous for, and
you can't fnd it in Ballantyne,'"
says owner Dave Weil. From
the get-go, the emphasis
has been on the familiar and
homemade — with a few fairs.
Smoked Turkey
Following
Chef/general manager
Richard Sayles has made a
name for his smoked green
bean salad, mashed sweet
Above, Top Left: The
10-year-old Q Shack is known
not only for 'cue but for
its jalapeno deviled eggs,
created by longtime cook
Gloria Jimenez.
Smoked pork (below left)
and chili-rubbed beef brisket
and mesquite-smoked beef
sausage (below) are among
Q Shack's dishes.
jalepeno deviled
eggs
"When we opened, I
thought, 'Here's this food
that North Carolina is
famous for, and you can't
fnd it in Ballantyne.'"
— Dave Weil, Q Shack
40 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE
WINTER 2015-2016
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