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Fahrenheit 225: Born in Competition

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Looking for competition-quality BBQ? Fahrenheit 225 on Darlington’s Public Square the place for you.

Trey Calcutt’s passion for cooking barbecue eventually turned into a full-time business.

Calcutt, the owner of Fahrenheit 225, started competing in South Carolina Barbeque Association tournaments around seven years before he opened Fahrenheit 225 and has loved it ever since.

Trey Calcutt of Fahrenheit 225 in Darlington
Trey Calcutt, owner of Fahrenheit 225 in Darlington

“About six or seven years ago, I started doing barbecue competitions for SCBA (South Carolina Barbecue Association), and I found a recipe that worked for me and that everybody liked.

“So I started doing a little catering for friends and family,” Calcutt said.

“It was something that I enjoyed. We found a recipe that worked and just went with it.”

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“There’s one other barbecue restaurant here in Darlington,” Calcutt said. “I wanted to pick an area that didn’t have something like this and offer food and an atmosphere that people enjoy.”

And it is clear that there’s lots to enjoy at Fahrenheit 225 in Darlington. While the atmosphere is comfortable and the drinks are tasty, the main thing that keeps drawing people inside is the food.

What’s on the Menu

Fahrenheit 225 offers several meat dishes including pulled pork, brisket, spare ribs, and chicken. They serve each with a choice of two sides.

The restaurant also has several different sandwiches including barbecue, brisket grilled cheese, a kickin’ chicken sandwich, and chicken salad.

“The Platter” feeds four people and includes a full rack of ribs, your choice of another meat along with three sides.

The Platter from Fahrenheit 225
The Platter from Fahrenheit 225

“It’s some of the best barbecue you’ll try,” Calcutt said. “We’ve pretty much gone by word of mouth.

“We’re hoping that it will spread out and become somewhere that people really enjoy coming on the weeknights to get some great food and drinks.”

 
 
 
 
 
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Calcutt’s serves his original sauce recipe. He describes it as tomato-based and a bit sweeter than many other vinegar-based Pee Dee offerings.

In addition, Calcutt recommends Fahrenheit 225’s brisket grilled cheese.

“That one has the brisket we cook for fourteen hours. It also has gouda cheese, smoked bacon that we cook on the grill, caramelized onions.

“We serve it on Texas toast. That’s a big hit,” Calcutt said.

Fahrenheit 225's brisket grilled cheese
Fahrenheit 225’s brisket grilled cheese

Whatever your choice, Fahrenheit 225 has dishes that satisfy. Drop by today! We’re just a few miles from I-95 and just a few more miles from Interstate 20.

What Folks are Saying

Yelp Reviews

Wally B was clearly impressed, writing this on Yelp:

My wife had the grilled cheese brisket sandwich and I had the barbecue sandwich and both were amazing! We can’t wait to go back, so we can work our way down the menu.

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries
Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries

If I could I would give Fahrenheit 225, five stars just for the barbecue and another five for the barbecue sauce. The sauce has just a little kick to it without taking away from the quality of the food.

Also on Yelp, Joe Dan B. wrote this:

Small town hidden gem!

I stopped in for lunch when in town for a race and found what everyone wants to find. Great food Brisket Grilled Cheese sandwich with Collard Greens, good Craft Beer with Space Dust IPA.

It was good enough I came back the following day for dinner.

Local Guide SCgirl 93 was equally impressed:

Like eating at the best backyard bbq!

I had the pulled pork platter with baked beans and Mexican street corn, so delicious!!

Pulled Pork and Mexican Street Corn at Fahrenheit 225
Pulled Pork Platter and Mexican Street Corn at Fahrenheit 225

The pork was tender and delicious, with just the perfect amount of sauce, such a perfect balance of flavors The sides were the perfect accompaniment to the pork, even though I couldn’t finish the tasty corn because I was so full.

Generous portions and a very comfortable atmosphere. The service is friendly and quick. Please give this place a try, you’ll go back for more if you do!”


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Menu for Fahrenheit 225 in Darlington
Menu for Fahrenheit 225 in Darlington

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26 Public Square
Darlington, SC 29532

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