Comments on: yellow bbq and doughnut sized onion rings

By: Terry Brown

Terry Brown — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:07:13 +0000

Lived in Charleston in the late 1960s. Went to Piggy Park drive in all the time. Onion rings were the best. however the pork sandwich I remember was more tomato based and would run down you hands as you ate it. Sure brings back good memories.

By: Stan

Stan — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:37:25 +0000

Hi, I live in Charleston, SC and have been to Bessenger’s many times over the years. Joe was the father and Thomas who owns the one you have pictures of is one of his sons as is Melvin’s in Mt. Pleasant and Maurice’s in Columbia, SC. They used to be called Piggy Park and at that time was a drive in type place. I remember as a just driving teen going to Piggy Park to see who all was there. It was a hang out for all the cool cars and young folks out on Date Night in Charleston.

By: CooperSmith’s Fort Collins, Co

CooperSmith’s Fort Collins, Co — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:07:40 +0000

[...] battered. With this style the focus was on the onions and the light seasoning of the batter. In Charleston, I had an onion ring the size of a doughnut. All the attention was on the batter leaving you barely [...]

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:23:53 +0000

That’s crazy!

By: Kwon

Kwon — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:13:19 +0000

Hey I have visited your blog for the first time and it’s just fantastic…I just had a meal but looking at these photos just make me hungry.

I spend my last semester in college working on a project about NC BBQ for my documentary photography class. I was only able to tryout couple places of the Triangle area, and I really regret that after seeing what I missed to explore more (although this one’s at SC).

Anyway, next time when you’re in Chapel Hill, try Allen & Son’s BBQ (not the one at Pittsboro). It’s one of the best barbecue I’ve ever tried.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:57:28 +0000

Thanks for the comments everyone,

Adrianna, I have had one, I need to get one on the blog!

By: Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen

Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:25:34 +0000

Have you ever had a Carolina Burger with an onion ring, chili, and coleslaw on it. Man, this post made me want one so badly.

By: Tiffiny

Tiffiny — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:52:40 +0000

I love your blog. I love what you are doing here…please keep doing it. The pictures are amazing, great posts and I am so excited to see where you are going next. Love it!!

By: Xai

Xai — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:50:28 +0000

omg, i just died and went to heaven after seeing these photos. i am so hungry now!!!

By: Helene

Helene — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:30:34 +0000

Bessinger’s is on the way to the oyster place you know ….might have to get me a Little Joe tomorrow

Thanks for staying with us Taylor! I had a blast and you are the perfect house guest! Come back anytime my friend!