Holy Smoke

Unpretentious BBQ joint in the Hudson Valley. As soon as you step into the parking lot you are hit with a smoked pork smell that makes you drool instantly. Huge selection of beer with knowledgeable staff and daily specials that make you come back again and again just to see what's new. I've had the ribs, chicken (pulled and grilled breasts), pulled pork, and Chorizo sandwich and all have very good. The chicken wings are unique, they are smoked first before finished with the requested sauce and find myself going there just for the wings since they are not deep fried like regular pub fair. My only complaint is the rib rub has too much salt but it makes the beer go down quicker. Check this place out, you will not be disappointed.

Bring a big appetite and expect to take home leftovers.  Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, etc.  It doesn't really matter.  It's all done to perfection.  And a fabulous selection of microbrews on tap to top it all off.

Call it Holy Overrated instead of Holy Smoke. I went there for lunch recently. I sat at the bar, ordered a couple of flights of beer and the pulled pork sandwich. The first thing to note is that the glasses at the bar are filthy. I would recommend getting a hepatitis shot before drinking out of one of their bar glasses. There is no excuse for  filthy glasses - just get a new dishwasher and the problem is solved. Second - the taps should be 5-10 degrees colder. The two flights I purchased were definitely not at the temperature they should have been and that definitely detracted from the experience. On the other hand, the bartender was very friendly and attentive...so no issue with the service. The pulled pork sandwich was just ok. No better than pulled pork sandwiches I recently had at Bridgeview Tavern in Tarrytown, Hurricane Grill on Central Avenue, or The Sports Page in White Plains. I was shocked when the bill came and the bill was over $40 because the flights were $13 and $15 each. Maybe I'm just used to the $10 flights at the Craftsman Ale House in Harrison. I made a special trip here because I seek out good BBQ and craft beers. I won't be back. Too many other places to experience.