You won't believe what this Raleigh legend just did
Well, bless his heart, Raleigh just lost a true icon, and I'm telling you, it hits different when it's someone who built a place that felt like home to so many. Jerry Hart, the owner of Ole Time Barbecue on Hillsborough Street, has passed away. Now, Ole Time ain't just any barbecue joint; it’s a living piece of Raleigh history, sitting right there near the NC State campus, feeding generations of students, faculty, and folks just passing through looking for some real Eastern-style 'cue.
### A Legacy of Sweet Tea and Smoke
For decades, Ole Time Barbecue has been that reliable spot – the kind of place where you know exactly what you’re gonna get, and it’s gonna be good. It's got that classic Raleigh feel, unpretentious and welcoming, with the smell of hickory smoke practically built into the walls. When you walked in, you weren't just a customer; you were part of the family, and Jerry Hart was at the heart of that.
* This isn't just a restaurant closing; it’s a community cornerstone losing its anchor. * Ole Time Barbecue has been a constant for NC State students looking for a taste of home. * It represents a piece of Raleigh that’s becoming rarer as our city grows and changes.
It reminds you that while we’re busy talking about new developments in the Warehouse District or the latest tech moving into RTP, it’s places like Ole Time Barbecue, and people like Jerry Hart, who really define what Raleigh means to so many of us. That's the Triangle, y'all — come for the tech, stay for the sweet tea and the folks who make it. Our thoughts are with his family and the whole Ole Time Barbecue crew.
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