221593 Wed Apr 20 15:29:16 -0700 2005 4 18 Manhattan 0 1178703 Gael Greene in New York is raving about this place in the West 40s. I did a search and found nothing which surprised me since there are so many posts on everything related to BBQ. Has anyone tried this place?? I am assuming it just opened. Wed Apr 20 15:29:16 -0700 2005 0 erica 1 1178706 I haven't tried it, but it is a Heartland Brewery Restaurant. Presumably it is located where there used to be a Heartland ChopHouse on w.43rd. Wed Apr 20 15:33:48 -0700 2005 1178703 0 Evan 1 1178714 There was some discussion of it a while back Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/220446#1172958 Wed Apr 20 15:53:16 -0700 2005 1178703 0 Astoria Al 1 1178729 What a coincidence, just got back from lunch there! Between Town Hall and Heartland Chophouse, pleasantly air-conditioned bilevel joint that looks a lot like Virgil's. Elvis pinball machine and foosball, as well as many tables, downstairs. Had the St. Louis ribs; could not finish the whole rack. Dry rub, like Virgil's. Ends a little tough but inside meat very tender and pinkish (smoke effects? I'm from Boston and wouldn't recognize a smoke ring if it bit me on the nose). Cole slaw had an unpleasant buttermilk (?!) finish (I like it more vinegary). Onion straws were nicely salted as previously noted; came with a dipping sauce very much like the one they give you with the rings at BK! Dined alone, so that's all I can say. Chicken wings sounded good; maybe next time... Wed Apr 20 16:48:35 -0700 2005 1178703 0 Andy T. 1 1178762 I've been going since they opened - Darn good ribs, just like NY mag says. BBQ chicken and pulled pork are also winners - I have not tried much else. sides are hit or miss Wed Apr 20 18:52:19 -0700 2005 1178703 0 Johnny B