BARBECUE
Chico’s
BBQ & Restaurant
2490
Western Ave., Guilderland, 456-0940. The real thing, slow-smoked
and falling off the bone. Get your ribs, your brisket, your
pulled pork, and even specials like smoked turkey and smoked
homemade sausage. A small, busy, friendly place that reminds
us of barbecue’s endless appeal. Full bar. Serving 11-10
daily. MC, V, D, AE. $
Everglades
BBQ and Seafood
Route
9, Wilton, 580-9631. Casual, fun atmosphere, serving Florida-style
barbecue and seafood. Baby-back ribs, smoked chicken and
spare ribs slowly cooked over an open pit. Fresh selections
of seafood including salmon and haddock, as well as daily
specials. Appetizers include coconut shrimp, fried gator,
wings, and homemade key lime pie for dessert. Beer and wine
available. Takeout and off-premises catering available with
portable smoker-grill wagon. Serving 11AM-9 PM Wed-Sun.
AE, MC, V. $$
Giffy’s
Bar-B-Q
1739
Route 9, Clifton Park, 373-9800. Chicken and ribs are the
core items here, but you also can get sirloin, and salads.
Lighter fare includes chicken wings and burgers, including
a vegetarian bean burger. Eat in or take out. Beer and wine.
Serving 11-9 Tue-Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $
Smokey
Bones BBQ & Grill
1557
Central Ave., Colonie, 464-9971. Featuring authentic barbecue
complemented by a variety of other American favorites. Full
bar. Serving 11-11 Fri-Sat, 11-10 Sun-Thu. AE, D, MC, V.
$$
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