Update #2: RUB BBQ is no longer and is now called Kansas City Smokehouse

Update: RUB BBQ is open for business as of 8/15/11 for dinner service (Monday)

We were big fans when we dined at RUB BBQ in the Chelsea section of Manhattan last summer and chatted up their owner, Andrew Fischel, a Long Island native (Roslyn, to be exact). We were mostly talking about the Long Island BBQ scene and going over the various major players in both Nassau and Suffolk. Well, we’ve learned that they’re now heading out east to a new location that they can call home.

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Smokin’ Al’s is named after its founder, Al Horowitz, originally from Brooklyn and now transplanted to Long Island in order to cook up and share some of the tastiest BBQ this side of Memphis. There’s no one style to this BBQ and the flavors are really a combination of the various styles of BBQ that Al has come across over the years during his travels across the country. We hit up Smokin’ Al’s in Bay Shore (there’s another, newer location in Massapequa Park as well) to take some pictures. To view our little photographic tour, click on through the jump.

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So, you think that you know good BBQ on Long Island, huh? Well, maybe you do. Either way, definitely tune into this week’s edition of Restaurant Hunter on FiOS1 Long Island (Thursday at 8pm) where Rob Petrone of FiOS1 LI and Mark Levine of East of NYC will be taking you along for a great adventure in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. To check out the preview of the episode, keep on through the jump.

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We've yet to eat at a Texas Roadhouse before, but we did notice a bit of excitement on some local blogs this past week with the opening of their East Meadow location (the only one on LI). Huge portions of bbq is what you can expect after you suffer through some of their long lines to get in the door.  If you've eaten here, drop us a note below and let us know how your experience was.  To view their menu, click here.

516-520-7427

Think you have what it takes to be a world-class pit master? If you’ve been wowing your friends with some of your Q and want to take it to a higher level, it may be time to put your money where your pig is. The Battle of the BBQ Brethren is heating up Sayville form October 23-25th with their brand of competition. Hit up their website for more information on how you can participate and compete.

Eating Long Island just posted a review of the new Smokin’ Al’s Famous BBQ Joint in Massapequa.  Check out their review, along with a flickr set of photos from the experience here.

Today is Fat Tuesday and we feel that drinking will make it just that much better!  BBQ Inc. in Rockville Centre will be bringing the house down with drink specials and food specials all night long.  If you have nothing to do tonight, we just made plans for you.  Enjoy!  516-255-9191

12 S. Park Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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By Rob Petrone of our sister-site Eating Brooklyn

Dallas Jones Bar-B-Q has landed in Brooklyn.
The Barbeque joint, which has been in Greenwich Village since 1984, has now expanded to Brooklyn Heights (it's on Atlantic Avenue, between Henry Street and Hicks Street). As someone who moved to Brooklyn from the BBQ capital of the world (Memphis), I can't wait to try it!

Dallas Jones Bar-B-Q

87 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11201

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718-855-8821

As we previously mentioned, Smokin Al's, already famously serving up BBQ in Bay Shore has been planning their new restaurant in Massapequa.  With a grand opening this weekend, the lines were out the door, drinks were flowing freely and the Famous BBQ was everywhere.  Head on over and see what they're cooking up now.  516-799-4900

By Nathan King – Suffolk County Correspondant

On October 25th and 26th the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Fall Festival. It’s hard to sum up everything that will be going on, but I’ll try my best. Starting at 10am, Sayville will be divided into five stages/areas where you’ll be able to catch eight live bands including Testing for Echo, Miles to Dayton and Ed Travers (Sunday). 

Perhaps the most interesting and unique event over the weekend festival is the BBQ competition. Get fired up as the Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned contest takes place. BBQ teams from all over will demonstrating their skills. Watch the pros at work and maybe even pick up some tips. Saturday is the grilling competition and Sunday is the BBQ competition.

You’ll also be able to catch a children’s carnival, local food such as roasted corn, apple fritters, kettle corn and pretzels, jack-o-lanterns and more. Some artists and photographers will have work on display… you won’t be able to stop! While you’re in town, there are some great shops in town to check out.