Zagat
- 2007
"‘You're treated 'like their favorite customer,
at this 'homey' Kingston BBQ joint that's 'gaining a reputation' for 'gargantuan portions' of 'smoking good meats' and 'unusual sides'... It's all a 'good value' too."
| Zagat
- 2005
"‘Is high-end BBQ an oxymoron?’ ask buffs
who’ve savored the ‘gourmet twists’ at this
Kingston spot serving up ‘huge portions’ of
‘fall-off-the-bone ribs,’ ‘great fixin’s’
and, to wash it all down, ‘a beer list featuring
local selections;’ meanwhile, a ‘family-friendly’
attitude and ‘extremely nice’ staff provide
warmth."
Hudson
Valley Magazine - February, 2004
"Mark Slutzky, chef and co-owner of Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse in Kingston, shares a favorite recipe for you to try.
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Poughkeepsie
Journal - February 6, 2004
"Good barbecue is worth seeking out,
and the barbecue at Hickory BBQ Smokehouse
is no exception."
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"Best
of 2003 Dining Guide", Times Herald Record,
January 2004
Hickory BBQ Smokehouse listed as one of the
Top 3 Family Dining Restaurants in the Hudson
Valley.
Catskill
Mountain Region Guide - December, 2003
"For a wonderful, home cooked meal that's
also affordable, try Hickory Barbecue and
Smokehouse. Since its opening in October of
2002, it has become one of the most popular
restaurants in the area."
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The
Record - July 11, 2003
"Hickory Barbecue Smokehouse is a nice
change of pace, an affordable restaurant suitable
for everyone. The food is straightforward
and generous, the service friendly and the
prices fair. Since it's kid-friendly it's
perfect for families and enjoyable for anyone
who is a fan of 'cue. Stop by and see for
yourself: This is good, old-fashioned food
and fun. "
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Chronogram Magazine's
"Chef's Spotlight" - July, 2003
"Barbecue has always been a family passion,”
says Mark Slutzky, explaining that many of
the dishes featured on Hickory’s menu
are re-imagined family recipes. “With
my upscale training and using fresh ingredients
indigenous to the Hudson Valley, I thought
I could do something new to down-home barbecue.”
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The Woodstock Times
- June 5, 2003
"Drawing on his lessons from the CIA
and France, as well as stints as executive
chef at Manhattan's Avalon Bar & Grill and
at Neuman & Bogdonoff caterers, Mark Slutzky
has designed a seasonal menu, drawing on fresh
ingredients indigenous to the region."
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Chowhound's Tristate
Region Message Board - March 21, 2003
"We finally got to Hickory BBQ this evening
and found it worth all the praise in previous
threads. The service is excellent and the
atmosphere is roadhouse funky."
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Chowhound's Tristate
Region Message Board - March 9, 2003
"Suffice it to say that someone still
cares about that delicate blend of quality
and quantity, 'cause the smoker DELIVERED!
(and delivered a LOT!)...a "rockin-good" evening...recommended!"
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Chowhound's Tristate
Region Message Board - January 6, 2003
"I've eaten here a few times now--the
first time, a cheeseburger the size of my
head garnished with a huge pile of crispy,
hand-cut french fries. The next day(!), my
fiance and I returned to try the pulled barbecue--we
both opted for the sandwich "sampler," three
separate sandwiches of pulled pork, turkey
and beef on artisan rolls served with macaroni
or potato salad--an incredible value at $10.50."
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The Daily Freeman
- November 29, 2002
"Silverware comes wrapped in a large
terrycloth kitchen towel at Hickory Smokehouse.
Chances are you will need this towel by the
time your meal is over, as they serve some
serious barbecue."
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