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CityViewNC.com | 41 A pig in a what? For years, I've heard the Big Guy in our house wax poetic about something called a "Pig in a Puppy." Not pigs in blankets, mind you, but the alliterative Pig-N-Pup, as it's also known at Kings Restaurant. A Kinston institution since 1936, Kings has been featured in e New York Times and various magazines and was praised by celebrity chef Bobby Flay. My Guy kept trying to explain that he craves a jumbo hushpuppy stuffed with North Carolina Eastern-style pork barbecue and slaw. For folks Down East, it's a delicacy for which there is no comparison. Just finger-lickin', lip-smackin' good. At only $6.99 apiece. So, on a trip back from New Bern, I saw the Kings sign and swung into the parking lot. Folks were lingering inside and outside, laughing and holding fellowship aer indulging in the Sunday lunch buffet. Regulars, to be sure. I knew this would be a happy place. e vintage feel and friendly vibe makes me want to return and stay a while. Once home, the Pig in a Puppy got gobbled up so quickly I didn't stand a chance at getting a bite. But I did experience quite possibly the best collard greens on the planet. I've also learned there's good news for those who aren't going to be in the Kinston area anytime soon. Kings has something called Nationwide Oink Express Shipping. To put together your own Pig in a Puppy or taste their national award-winning barbecue ribs — and a host of other Down East deliciousness, call 800-332-OINK (6465) or visit kingsbbq.com. Find Kings Restaurant at 405 E. New Bern Road in Kinston. Hours: midmorning to 8 p.m. daily. 252-527-2101 is a trend we're seeing more of these days. And let's face it: Many of us long for the days when life was a little simpler. Fry Daddys fills the bill without breaking the bank. Fry Daddys Fish & Chicken House is at 25 JR Road. Take Interstate 95 to Exit 97. Fry Daddys is a stone's throw from the new Old North State Food Hall. Both destinations are two exits north of Carolina Premium Outlets, so you might make a day of it. ere's also a Fry Daddys in Goldsboro. Hours: 11 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. 919-334-2525 Would your family know what to do in the event of your death? One of the kindest gifts you could give your family is to make your own funeral arrangements before they are needed. To ensure that your wishes are fulfilled, schedule an appointment for a no- obligation consultation with one of our preneed specialists. Highland Funeral Service & Crematory Funeral Services ~ Cremation ~ Preneed 610 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 910.484.8108 | www.sullivanshighland.com SULLIVAN'S K AR EN SULLIVAN MERCER EDWARD MERCER

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