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Is Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company Still Open? Update (Sparks, NV)

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As of September 2026, Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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carolinakitchenbbq.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, lists current weekly hours and an active online-ordering and catering-inquiry system, and Google Places shows the location as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 30, Episode 18
  • Original air date
  • Address 950 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured this Sparks, Nevada barbecue spot for its Carolina-style smoked meats, including slow-cooked pork and house barbecue sauce served with classic Southern sides, in the episode "Northern Southern" (aired 2019-11-08). The restaurant, located near Glendale Avenue in Sparks, also caters birthday parties, holiday gatherings, corporate events, and weddings. According to Carolina Kitchen & BBQ Co.'s website, checked on 2026-09-08, the business posts weekly hours running Tuesday through Saturday and offers an online ordering system alongside a catering-inquiry form. Google Places lists the business as operational at 950 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV, matching the address and contact details shown on the website. The business currently styles its name as "Carolina Kitchen & BBQ Co.," a minor variation on the name used when the episode aired. No reporting was found describing any change in ownership or location since 2019.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 30, Episode 18
Original air date
Episode title
Northern Southern
What was featured
Carolina-style smoked barbecue and catering fare
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company

Frequently asked questions

Is Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured this Sparks, Nevada barbecue spot for its Carolina-style smoked meats, including slow-cooked pork and house barbecue sauce served with classic Southern sides, in the episode "Northern Southern" (aired 2019-11-08). As of September 2026, Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company located?

950 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Carolina Kitchen and Barbeque Company?

Season 30, Episode 18 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 8, 2019. The episode is titled “Northern Southern”.

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Visit info

Address
950 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
carolinakitchenbbq.com

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