North Carolina - "The Tar Heel State"

North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is known as the Tar Heel State and the Old North State and is composed of 100 counties. North Carolina's capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte. The climate of the coastal plains is strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the state falls in the humid subtropical climate zone. North Carolina features many unique foods, drinks and places to enjoy them, however the winner of all is American barbeque, it particular pulled pork of North Carolina. Barbecue means different things to different people in different parts of the country. In North Carolina it means pork, or more precisely smoked pork shoulder, that has been grilled using the indirect method until it's fall-off-the-bone tender, then pulled into meaty shreds with fingers or a fork. What distinguishes the pulled pork of the NC is the cider vinegar based, chile flakes, sugar and black pepper, which makes a tart and spicy sauce for the pulled pork. One can have a taste of this style of pulled pork in Tom's Thumb Fresh Market in Scottsdale, AZ. This is a premium car wash, gas station and auto detailing while one wants to indulge in the best barbeque in town. There’s something for everyone in Tom’s. As if they had the best barbeque in town in town is not enough, they have got seasonal gifts and decorations galore, pastry case filled with desserts that are ideal for holiday and family gatherings, and of course there are plenty of fresh brewed coffee for our morning commuters. In the evenings there are wine and beer tastings. A very unique combination of gas station, car wash, super market, deli and restaurant.