Longleaf Swine

Longleaf Swine is a barbecue restaurant on East Edenton Street in Raleigh, built around slow-smoked meats and whole hog cooking. Owner and operator Adam Cunningham grew up in Eastern North Carolina, where wood-fired barbecue is a way of life rather than a menu item.

What began as a passion for Southern traditions turned into a gathering place, with chef-crafted food, a top-shelf bourbon list, and the kind of down-home hospitality that keeps people coming back. The result is a plate of food that tastes like home cooking.

What to know

• Catering packages come in both full-service and drop-off forms.
• Gift cards are sold for anyone buying a present.
• To-go orders are part of how the restaurant works.
• One gluten-free customer says she can eat there with confidence every time.