and my buffalo steak was the best buffalo i’ve ever had. and the seasonal souffles for dessert were stellar. like i said tho – it was before their changing of the guard. haven’t been back since (2 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt January 4, 2008)

Bill: As much as I want to love Old Hickory, I just can’t get it up. It’s, in my opinion, over-priced and under-serviced, especialy compared to their competition. Each steak gets dusted with a "secret seasoning" before... (3 replies, last updated by Bob Mervine February 26, 2006)

got some leg quarters ($2.79 per cooked lb) and split breasts ($3.29 per cooked lb). Both are incredibly good—the skin is crispy and well-seasoned, the meat is moist and tender. Although not the same as Hickory's wonderful... (1 reply, last updated by Guy November 14, 2002)

Short report here, with more details and photos at the link below. Both Longoria’s and Hickory Stick are on Enon, the main strip running east-west through Everman (south of I-20 and east of I-35W). Went to Hickory Stick... (2 replies, last updated by Kirk January 4, 2005)

Just about any rocery store. It should be by the hot sauce, bbq sauce & ketchup. My brand of choice is Wright's. (4 replies, last updated by howzit October 22, 2007)

I smoke my own meats and live in Manhattan so I have had the same problem finding mesquite and hickory wood chips. They are very difficult to find off-season. Whole foods carries them most of the summer but different stores have... (9 replies, last updated by middlesister April 4, 2006)

't found another store that sells it. The closest I’ve found is Whole Foods, which carries a hickory smoked seasoning. Any ideas? Thanks. (8 replies, last updated by EK May 6, 2006)

of the meal was the amazing sweet potato fries. The baked beans were fine; the cole slaw not real wet (a good thing, I’m told) and the corn on the cob fine for end of season. The ribs all had membrane. Though the two sauced... (2 replies, last updated by lomlfoml October 20, 2008)

I am from Hickory NC, and read in another post that Hickory does not have any good places to eat. I am here to set them straight. We have lots of good restaurants in Hickory NC here are just some of my favorites. Italian:... (33 replies, last updated by Flying Feist August 2, 2009)

It’s no pleasure to write about mediocre dining experiences, so I’ll keep this short (with much more detail and photos at the link below). Hickory House, near the Mixmaster on South Industrial, had dry, flavorless... (4 replies, last updated by Nick December 18, 2004)

A friend asked me if I knew where to buy "steak seasoning". She saw it being used on the Food Network. I’ve never heard of it. It sounds like something Lawry’s might make. Does it ring any bells out there? Thanks in... (8 replies, last updated by muD October 22, 2003)

In addition to lump charcoal, Strosnider’s in Bethesda usually has hickory, mesquite and fruit wood chips for smoking—apple, peach. they may have hickory chunks, as well. They tend to have product there year round.... (5 replies, last updated by TedK September 12, 2003)

with a well-browned dry crust and deep smoke-ring. Fairly moist, I liked the non-parboiled texture with some bite to it. They were really smoky, but undersalted with little other seasoning coming through. With the brown sauce,... (2 replies, last updated by oakjoan October 17, 2005)

I’m surprised to hear of all the great experiences people have had at Hickory. Our first and last experience was awful! We were so excited to get a bar b que place near home. We love Barnstormer but don’t always feel... (4 replies, last updated by David November 16, 2003)

for excellent food but more of a fun place than a pretentious place – like in Denver Beatrice & Woodsley/Root Down/Bones/Z/etc. Also happy with places that are divier but delicious nonetheless! Seems like shoulder season... (2 replies, last updated by ClaireWalter October 30, 2009)