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Texas chain Dickey’s Barbecue Pit plans to open in "late summer" at Ballantyne Commons East, next to Libretto's. The chain began in 1941 in Dallas, and has more than 300 locations nationwide.

Expect eight meats, fall-off-the-bone-style pork ribs and barbecue sandwiches. "Nowhere else in Charlotte can you find authentic Texas style barbecue and only Texas style,” general manager Robert Hart said in a press release. 15201 John J. Delaney Drive; 704-341-7427; www.dickeys.com.