A new barbecue restaurant will be opening in the space formerly occupied by Southern Rail in Carrboro.
CrossTies Barbecue will be opened in the downtown Carrboro location by Venable chef and owner Andrew Moore.
A release says CrossTies will “serve authentic Carolina ‘que with all the fixin’s and feature a varity of smoked meats in a full service menu.”
Diners will have the option of choosing seating in a larger central dining room in one of the two historic train cars or patio seating.
The lease also includes the former The Station and The Tiger Room businesses.
The Station will re-open as a bar and live music venue in March, after some minor updates, according to the release.
The Tiger Room space will be converted into a smokehouse and prep-kitchen.
Construction is underway and CrossTies Barbecue is slated to open in May.
Moore also owns B-Side Lounge in Carrboro.
Southern Rail closed last month.
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