Pitmaster Elliott Moss Opens a Barbecue Restaurant in Florence, S.C. | Eater Carolinas

"Opened in mid-March by acclaimed pitmaster Elliott Moss in the Seminar Brewing space, this hometown barbecue spot celebrates Pee Dee whole-hog tradition with pulled-pork whole-hog plates, baby back ribs, smoked chicken wings and plenty of Southern sides. Moss—returning to his birthplace after years working in Asheville and co-founding notable projects—has been warmly received by locals and visiting festival crowds; the team even plated for award-winning pitmasters at a recent Florence food festival. The whole-hog plate is a must-order, and the pimento cheese and bacon burger (smoky meat with creamy pimento and pickled peppers) is singled out as one of the best bites of the year. Conveniently positioned as an easy stop off I-95 for travelers seeking better smoked meats than typical roadside options, the owner plans to expand the restaurant’s reach while keeping it rooted in Pee Dee flavors. Open Wed–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m." - Erin Perkins