Blue Smoke - BBQ - $$$

http://www.bluesmoke.com/blue/

The fanciest of BBQ places in the city. It's just as good as Hill Country BBQ, but has a less authentic feel-- it's definitely a NYC take on BBQ. I've actually only ever been for business lunches and it's always packed with suits, but the meal never disappoints. Everything is delicious and I'll keep going back.

- Warm barbequed potato chips
(Served with blue cheese and bacon dip. It is the perfect starter to nosh on while you wait for your meal.)
- Chipotle Chicken Wings
- Texas Salt and Pepper Beef Ribs
- Brisket
- Sweet Potato Wedge with Maple Butter
(The sweet potatoes are soft and sweet inside but crispy on the outside, and they're served with a maple butter that is just delicious)

This is about $40pp and you always leave with a food baby.

Hill Country BBQ - $$

http://www.hillcountryny.com/

This is my favorite BBQ place in the city. I've been to several different BBQ places which I'll blog about (Blue Smoke, Dallas BBQ, Dinosaur, Brother Jimmy's) but this place is the best. The place is set up like a marketplace. You come in, you sit, and you're given your card. You go up to the counters with the meat and sides, and you basically get however much meat or sides you want, and get your card stamped. Then on your way out, you stop at the register, they tally up your card, and there's your bill.




- Brisket
(The juiciest, most tender brisket I've ever had in the city)
- Beef Rib
- Beef Shoulder
- Sweet Potato Bourbon Mash
- Mac n Cheese


They have plenty of specials and music most nights of the week. It's a great place to go with friends or out-of-towners.