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'Happy Trails': Beloved BBQ Joint Closing After 42 Years In Region
After more than four decades of pulled pork, pit-smoked ribs, and memories steeped in barbecue sauce, a Saratoga Springs institution has closed its doors for good.
PJ’s BAR-B-QSA, the family-run barbecue joint on Kaydeross Avenue West, has officially closed after 42 years in business, owners PJ and Carolyn Davis announced on Facebook Friday, July 4.
“It is with a mix of sadness, gratitude, and pride that we share this news,” the couple wrote. “We are closing this cherished chapter of our lives.”
The decision follows months of quiet speculation after the restaurant shuttered for the winter …
Born Out Of Tragedy, Business Is Booming At This Eatery In Region
For Jason Scanlon, barbecue isn’t just a hobby, it’s a passion.
The Columbia County resident has been obsessed with grilling and live fire cooking for most of his life, but really began honing his craft around 2010, he said.
Scanlon runs Bernie’s Blue Line Barbecue in northern Columbia County, in Niverville, at 122 Lake Street.
“I became immersed in the barbecue culture and began absorbing all the knowledge I could through reading books, watching barbecue television shows, eating at barbecue establishments, and devoting all of my spare time to the craft,” Scanlon said.
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Versatile Northern Westchester Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare
A Northern Westchester restaurant is seeing praise for its menu, which includes French cuisine and award-winning barbecue.
Le Jardin Du Roi first opened in Chappaqua in 2001, according to the eatery's website.
The restaurant, located at 95 King St., offers a wide variety of dishes, including escargots, roasted salmon quinoa, omelets, bacon jalapeño mac and cheese, and more.
"This is a nice little place in Chappaqua which is a quiet town," Brian M., of Brooklyn, said in a Yelp review. "It's a French/American Bistro Cafe that has simple decor. I would say you come here for the staff, …
