Chefs and Restaurants

Jake Wood Pays Homage to Coastal Carolina at Raleigh's Lawrence Barbecue

For Jake Wood, family is everything. The chef/owner of Raleigh’s just-opened Lawrence Barbecue and Lagoon “leisure bar” drew on family memories to create a barbecue menu inspired by his grandparents living off the land and fishing trips on the coast, coupled with an upbeat vibe reflective of his love for surfing. As a father, Wood is also motivated family is also an impetus for...