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Wilber’s has the same effect on hardcore barbecue fans as a naked flame has for moths – it draws them in like a magnet! Fans of finger lickin’ BBQ delicacies have made the pilgrimage to Wilber’s since it first opened in 1962. Even important political figures such as Bill Clinton and George Bush have taken a seat at one of the red-and-white checked tables and tucked into something from the grill. As far as Nicholas Sparks is concerned, that’s not surprising: “Eastern North Carolina barbecue is the best in the world,” he says, “And Wilber seasons the meat with the best sauces. The Hushpuppies and coleslaw are also great.” And if your schedule allows you no time to visit Wilber’s barbecue restaurant personally then fear not: you can order his special brand sauce from the website!