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BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall
BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall A roadside food truck offering sweet and savory barbecue specialties has opened across the street from the former Phillipsburg Mall. Drake’s Joint Roadside BBQ is “bringing the smoke show to you” at 1193 Rt. 22. It first opened on Rt. 10 in East Hanover and has two additional locations slated for Newark and Wayne, its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drake’s Joint (@drakesjoint) The place was opened by Daniel Risis, whose old spot Toby’s Cup, is heading to auction later this week. Drake's offers platters stacke…
‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says ‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says
‘Best BBQ Since Texas’ Found At This Smithtown Restaurant, Foodie Says In the battle for barbecue bragging rights, this Long Island restaurant reigns supreme, at least according to one satisfied diner. Gigi Gallagher was so impressed after a recent visit to Big Belly Que, located in Smithtown at 863 West Jericho Turnpike, that she just had to share the experience with her fellow foodies on social media. “Best BBQ we’ve had since Texas,” she wrote on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group. “The chef and front ladies were very nice and welcoming!” Gallagher added that her favorites were the brisket, beans, and cornbread. Founded in 2020 by Chris Emanuelo, Bi…
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area'
Local Chain Heads To East Boston, Bringing 'Best Barbecue In The Area' A chef-owned chain with five Massachusetts locations is expanding its footprint yet again with a new waterfront restaurant. The Smoke Shop BBQ, known for its award-winning barbecue, announced on Facebook that it will open a new location in East Boston in June.  The restaurant chain is owned by chef Andy Husbands, a "pitmaster" with 30 years of restaurant experience and a list of awards for his barbecue. He specializes in slow-cooked, competition-style barbecue and has co-authored six cookbooks.  The Smoke Shop's menu is, unsurprisingly, dominated by meaty entrees, like their "first-place …
Danbury Community Crafts The Menu At This BBQ Restaurant Danbury Community Crafts The Menu At This BBQ Restaurant
Danbury Community Crafts The Menu At This BBQ Restaurant A husband and wife duo who started their business by cooking for "barbecue night," a guest feature at a cafe in Fairfield County are now co-owners of a thriving brick-and-mortar restaurant at the same location. Matt and Stacey Lombardo, owners of Farmboys Smokin BBQ located on South Street in Danbury, must have been inspired by their menu when they slow-cooked their restaurant business, growing from feeding friends and family, to pop-up events and food trucks, and finally, to a permanent establishment with rave reviews.  Open for service since May 2022, the eatery serves up pulled pork, …
BBQ And Pizza Make For Epic Love Story At MontCo Restaurant Headed To Philly BBQ And Pizza Make For Epic Love Story At MontCo Restaurant Headed To Philly
BBQ And Pizza Make For Epic Love Story At MontCo Restaurant Headed To Philly Lucky Well barbecue restaurant has been a fixture of the Montgomery County dining scene since opening its flagship location in Ambler a decade ago.  Now, the hometown grill joint is headed for Philadelphia, and its menu offers a new twist alongside familiar favorites.  The new location at 3432 Sansom Street in University City's Restaurant Row is the first Lucky Well to feature a pizza oven, owner and chef Chad Rosenthal told 6ABC.  Guests can now order the smoky briskets and barbecue ribs they know and love as toppings on a full-size pie, cooked up by noted Philly pizza…
Born Out Of Tragedy, Business Is Booming At This Niverville BBQ Joint Born Out Of Tragedy, Business Is Booming At This Niverville BBQ Joint
Born Out Of Tragedy, Business Is Booming At This Niverville BBQ Joint For Jason Scanlon, barbecue isn’t just a hobby, it’s a passion. The Columbia County resident has been obsessed with grilling and live fire cooking for most of his life, but really began honing his craft around 2010, he said. Scanlon runs Bernie’s Blue Line Barbecue in northern Columbia County, in Niverville, at 122 Lake Street. “I became immersed in the barbecue culture and began absorbing all the knowledge I could through reading books, watching barbecue television shows, eating at barbecue establishments, and devoting all of my spare time to the craft,” Scanlon said. Jason ScanlonBe…
Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare
Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare A Northern Westchester restaurant is seeing praise for its menu, which includes French cuisine and award-winning barbecue.  Le Jardin Du Roi first opened in Chappaqua in 2001, according to the eatery's website. The restaurant, located at 95 King St., offers a wide variety of dishes, including escargots, roasted salmon quinoa, omelets, bacon jalapeño mac and cheese, and more. "This is a nice little place in Chappaqua which is a quiet town," Brian M., of Brooklyn, said in a Yelp review. "It's a French/American Bistro Cafe that has simple decor. I would say you come here for the staff, …
'Knife Obsessed Pyro' From Bergen County Competing On Food Network BBQ Show 'Knife Obsessed Pyro' From Bergen County Competing On Food Network BBQ Show
'Knife Obsessed Pyro' From Bergen County Competing On Food Network BBQ Show A Bergen County resident will be competing on a Food Network show "BBQ Brawl" premiering May 9. Maywood's Tony Froyan, who owns Fire and Feast Catering, is one of the many rising barbecue stars being coached by celebrity chefs Anne Burrell, Jet Tila, and Bobby Flay in Austin, TX. Froyan describes himself on Instagram as a "knife obsessed pyromaniac with a food fetish." He specializes in open fire roasted catering and creates  "memorable fire-centric events for the most discerning of clientele," his business website says. View this post on Instagram …
BBQ Spot 'All The Smoke' Coming To Passaic County BBQ Spot 'All The Smoke' Coming To Passaic County
BBQ Spot 'All The Smoke' Coming To Passaic County A new barbecue spot has announced a Passaic County opening date. All the Smoke will open Sept. 3 in Clifton, the restaurant announced on Instagram. The menu boasts loads of smoked meats such as brisket, turkey, pulled pork, chicken, wings and more. Platters and sandwiches are also offered, as are sides such as mac 'n' cheese, baked beans, sweet potato casserole, coleslaw, potato salad and more. All the Smoke will open Sept. 3 at 64 1/2 Market St., in Clifton.
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Ulster County Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Ulster County
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Ulster County Hankering for a slice in Ulster County? Yelp reviewers help make the process of choosing a favorite pizzeria easy, whether you're looking for a thin crust, something extra cheesy or a cheap pie that still satisfies! Rino's Pizza, 246 Main Street, New Paltz Yelp! reviewers loved Rino's Grandma's Pizza, stromboli and grinders. Serving up slices in the heart of New Paltz since 2001, this eatery knows how to make a satisfying pizza.  "I've been coming to Rino's every week since the beginning of the summer and let me lay it on thick," wrote Matthew D. "This place is fabulous!!! The sa…
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1,500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Lowe's Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1,500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Lowe's
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing $1,500 Worth Of Items From Long Island Lowe's A man and woman who allegedly stole power tools, gardening tools, a barbecue, an air conditioner and other merchandise worth $1,500 in total from a Long Island Lowe's location are wanted by police.  The incident took place in Commack at 100 North Service Road at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. The man reportedly fled the scene in a dark-colored pickup truck, while Suffolk County Police said the woman drove away in a four-door sedan. Anyone with information that could lead to the two parties' arrest is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers online, via the P3Tips mob…
Legal Swine BBQ To Stay Open Despite Owner's Death Legal Swine BBQ To Stay Open Despite Owner's Death
Legal Swine BBQ To Stay Open Despite Owner's Death Instead of a traditional honeymoon, Alicia and Desmond "Desi" Dutcher opened Legal Swine BBQ's brick-and-mortar, fulfilling their shared dream and cooking up barbecue that rivals that of the southern states. Despite Desi's unexpected death, Alicia will keep the stoves hot and their dream alive.  Legal Swine BBQ won the hearts and stomachs of Saugertiesians when it opened a storefront in 2018 on Route 9W, in the building that once housed Riverside Pizza, where lifelong Saugerties resident Desi worked as a teenager.  Operating six years beforehand out of a bright red food truck and…
BBQ Brothers One Step Closer To Opening Route 17 Restaurant In 'Dream Come True' BBQ Brothers One Step Closer To Opening Route 17 Restaurant In 'Dream Come True'
BBQ Brothers One Step Closer To Opening Route 17 Restaurant In 'Dream Come True' After nearly a year of preparation, Brothers Smokehouse will be opening on Route 17 in Ramsey this summer. With construction wrapping up, the restaurant is weeks away from its grand opening looking to fill positions. Brothers Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella -- who opened the flagship store in New Windsor, NY nearly a decade ago -- said they have been dreaming of this opportunity. We dreamed about this opportunity many years ago! We can't wait to serve yall a part of our heritage. #dreams... Posted by Brothers Smokehouse on Friday, July 10, 2020 The brothers grew up in the Hudson Vall…
North Jersey Friends Launch Line Of Barbecue Sauces North Jersey Friends Launch Line Of Barbecue Sauces
North Jersey Friends Launch Line Of Barbecue Sauces A pair of chefs are teaming up to create a line of one-of-a-kind homemade barbecue sauces called "DM BBQ Sauces." Dave Morales, of Newark, and Vinny Botti, of Totowa, met at Twisted Elm Tavern in 2016 and became business partners two years later. They each bring their own unique culinary experience to the business, making for a sweet, tangy and savory sauce combinations. While Morales works as the chef, Botti handles the business side of operations. Together, they want to make barbecuing easy, they said. “We're bringing different flavors into your home,” Morales and Botti said. “You d…
Stuey's Smokehouse BBQ Offers Takeout, Outdoor Patio In Locust Valley Stuey's Smokehouse BBQ Offers Takeout, Outdoor Patio In Locust Valley
Stuey's Smokehouse BBQ Offers Takeout, Outdoor Patio In Locust Valley If you’re determined to enjoy one last authentic barbecue meal outdoors before the end of summer, look no further than Stuey’s Smokehouse BBQ, located at 50 Birch Hill Road in Locust Valley. Stuey’s, which opened in the Fall of 2016, is known for using locally-sourced herbs and spices to create its signature BBQ rub, which is used on all meats and proteins. From whole chickens to smoked pulled pork, baby back ribs, salmon, sausage, brisket and more, it’s safe to say that Stuey’s is nothing short of a barbecue lover's paradise. In addition to its wide selection of meat options, Stuey’s serve…
Flintstones-Style 11-Inch Dinosaur Rib Signature Dish At Lake Ronkonkoma's Rolling Smoke Grill Flintstones-Style 11-Inch Dinosaur Rib Signature Dish At Lake Ronkonkoma's Rolling Smoke Grill
Flintstones-Style 11-Inch Dinosaur Rib Signature Dish At Lake Ronkonkoma's Rolling Smoke Grill There's a barbecue restaurant in Lake Ronkonkoma gaining notice for its Flinstones-esque "11-inch Beef Dinosaur Ribs." The colossal rib is a signature dish at the eatery which has a 33 foot long rolling state of the art kitchen with a built-in Ole Hickory smoker that can smoke up to 450 lbs of meat at a time," according to the restaurant.  "Our smoker is rolling getting ready so you can enjoy some 11″ Beef Dinosaur Ribs CAUTION - Two hands recommended," the eatery announced on Facebook. Smoked sausages, baby back ribs, short ribs, beef brisket, hand-pulled chicken and pork are me…
Smok-haus Pairs Smoked Meats, Wholesome Dishes In Garden City Smok-haus Pairs Smoked Meats, Wholesome Dishes In Garden City
Smok-haus Pairs Smoked Meats, Wholesome Dishes In Garden City Smoked meats barbecued "low and slow" paired with "wholesome" dishes is the hallmark of Smok-haus in Garden City. The menu features brisket, pulled pork, ribs, shredded beef, lamb, porchetta, chicken, turkey, sausage, and wings smoked for hours on hickory among a blend of woods. The casual restaurant with a full-service bar, in and outside seating, and a takeout counter, opened in November across from the old Sears. Since opening in November owner Manny Voumvourakis said he's enjoyed a steady following among area residents and local workers from the corporate park at the location. "We …
Swingbellys Beachside BBQ Offers Dozens Of Dynamic Dishes In Long Beach Swingbellys Beachside BBQ Offers Dozens Of Dynamic Dishes In Long Beach
Swingbellys Beachside BBQ Offers Dozens Of Dynamic Dishes In Long Beach Next time you crave barbecue try some of the meaty dishes at Swingbellys Beachside BBQ in Long Beach. The signature here is meats that are cooked "long and slow" on a rotisserie pit fired with hickory, cherry, and apple woods. Sauces, sides, and dishes here are made from scratch. Smokehouse Specialties come with sides of pickles and onions and cornbread and include Pulled Pork Platter, 12-Hour Brisket, BBQ Chicken.  A hearty entree, The Famous Mac N’ Pete is of burnt ends brisket tossed with the eatery's housemade macaroni and cheese, topped with crispy onion, served with cornbre…
BBQ Joint To Open In Shuttered Route 17 Macaroni Grill In Ramsey BBQ Joint To Open In Shuttered Route 17 Macaroni Grill In Ramsey
BBQ Joint To Open In Shuttered Route 17 Macaroni Grill In Ramsey Brothers Barbecue is coming to Bergen County. The New Windsor, N.Y. restaurant will be opening in the shuttered Macaroni Grill on Route 17 in Ramsey, according to NorthJersey.com. The restaurant is owned by brothers Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella. The trio grew up in the Hudson Valley but learned Eastern Carolina barbecue during summers with their family in North Carolina, and their mom, Cheryll Farella, their website says. Brothers Barbecue specializes in freshly smoked meats daily including pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken and sausage. "The brick and wood interior al…
National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Nassau County National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Nassau County
National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Nassau County National BBQ Day is Thursday, May 16 and there are plenty of joints and fine restaurants you'll find great barbecue in Nassau County. Here are five to try. Bells Kitchen And Smokehouse, 976 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square: The chicken here is both colossal and delicious. "Awesome place. Friendly service and great quality," a Google review begins. It goes on to describe "amazing" sauces and the menu. "The grilled quarter/half chicken is the best, so juicy and full of flavor. Cooked perfectly! . Barbecue, 300 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport:  Here's one on the Nautical Mile…
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For BBQ In CT These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For BBQ In CT
These Fairfield County Restaurants Rated Among Best For BBQ In CT A “panel of culinary experts” from Connecticut Magazine has listed two Fairfield County locales for having some of the best barbecue selections in the state. Here are the Fairfield County establishments that were recognized for their bold and beefy barbecue: The Cue, Danbury: Going on its fourth year of operation, The Cue restaurant in Danbury (2 Pembroke Road) uses “old world cooking methods” on natural wood to achieve the signature sweet and smoky flavors it’s become most famous for. But barbecue is just the beginning — you’ll also find seafood, salads, burgers, soups, sandwiches and hom…
Pit Master Expands BBQ Joint To Garden State Plaza Pit Master Expands BBQ Joint To Garden State Plaza
Pit Master Expands BBQ Joint To Garden State Plaza PARAMUS, N.J. — Mighty Quinn's Barbecue is opening its second New Jersey location at the Garden State Plaza on Jan. 23, BoozyBurbs.com reports. The eatery has a location in Clifton and others in New York City. Opened by it master Hugh Mangum, Mighty Quinn's barbecues the "old school way with plenty of wood and time," the website says. Customers love the brisket, burn ends, sweet potato casserole and very large portions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM BOOZYBURBS.