The drive to Syracuse from Westchester should take about four hours. With maddening traffic and pit stops for food, more like six and a half. I went up to Syracuse this past weekend with my friend Danielle for a triathlon training camp. We’re both doing … Read More →
My dream pulled pork sandwich is constructed as follows: pulled pork, an ample heap of slaw (light on mayo), a few pickle slices and a toasted, hearty roll like a kaiser roll. The tender and smoky pork is balanced by a spicy and vinegary BBQ … Read More →
Smokey Joe’s has been spiffed up since the last time I was there, which was ages ago. There’s now an outdoor eating area, and in the dining room, the picnic benches have been replaced with regular tables and booths. What hasn’t changed is the cafeteria-style … Read More →
When I was around 11, my family took a trip to Charlotte, NC, where we had our first taste of hickory smoked ribs at a place called Sonny’s. From that moment on, Sonny’s and “hickory smoked” became a minor obsession for my father; without fail, … Read More →
Watching the Game at Bailey’s Smokehouse
I complain a lot about fall — it’s my least favorite season — but I have to admit it does have its moments. Take yesterday; the sun was out, the air was crisp — ideal outdoors weather. My friend Rishi and I tackled a “moderate … Read More →