Good News for BBQ Lovers

If you thought you couldn’t get good barbeque north of Texas, you’re in for a surprise. The former owners of the Barbeque Rib House in Mt. Vernon have moved north and are now located at 10 North Central Avenue in the space previously occupied by the Japanese bakery. Don’t be fooled by the lack of décor at the Prime Bar-B-Que Grill – these folks know what it takes to make good barbeque. The storefront includes a counter and several tables. With no waiters, you simply order and eat-in or take out.

Though the surroundings are barebones, the chef has the recipe for piquant and juicy chicken, ribs and wings. We tried the barbequed chicken and cornbread, and the chicken was moist, succulent and fell off the bone. The corn bread also tasted freshly baked and was so sweet it could have been served dessert. A friend tried the ribs and raved about those too. All dinners include fries or baked potato, coleslaw and cornbread and the prices are extremely reasonable. The chicken special that includes 12 pieces of chicken, with fries and coleslaw is only $19.95, while a dinner for two, including a full rack of St. Louis cut ribs with fries and coleslaw is $26.95.

The biggest challenge you’ll have is parking, as there are a limited number of spots on Central Avenue just north of Hartsdale Avenue. So either phone in your order and send someone to run in and pick-up, or be prepared to circle a few times. Their menu says they will deliver orders above $15.00, so that ‘s another option.

Open only a few days, Prime Bar-B-Que is already bustling, so stop in yourself to see what all the fuss is about.

Prime Bar-B-Que Grill
10 North Central Avenue
Hartsdale, N.Y. 10530
(914) 997-5600
(914) 997-5610

Perhaps you already noticed that Zanaro's Italian Restaurant is closed. The restaurant, formerly at the corner of Main Street and Mamaroneck Road in White Plains closed in late May. Located in the beautifully restored former Greenpoint Bank building, the food never lived up to the elegant décor. Zanaro’s was owned by Apple-Metro, Inc. which is the N.Y. franchisee for Applebees and the cuisine tasted like fast food rather than authentic Italian. The tape on the answering machine says they are moving, but to where, is anyone’s guess.

Buffalo Wild Wings Bar and Grill will open at the site this September. This will be the ninth Buffalo Wings in our area, and some may be familiar with their restaurants at New Roc City and in Port Chester. They are redecorating to reflect the new theme and the menu will include wings, nachos, wraps, pulled pork and