Best char-pit around! A loyal customer for many years! Never disappointed! Always take speidies to…read moremy family in Virginia and Georgia!

For a small metro area largely unknown even elsewhere in it's own state, the Greater Binghamton…read morearea aka the Triple Cities (a historic nickname which referred to Binghamton and it's neighboring former cities turned villages of Johnson City and Endicott) punches wildly above it's weight with it's highly unique hyper-regional cuisine. Among the waves of immigrants brought to the area during it's numerous boom cycles, first as the world shoe-making capitol and later and the original home of IBM and other massive corporations, were Italians who developed among other dishes, the culinary pride of the region, the Spiedie. Skewered cubes of various meats, supposedly originally lamb but now more likely chicken and pork are marinated in a deliciously herbaceous, acidic and garlic heavy blend and spit cooked to perfection, and served in wonderfully crusty sub bread, it's served at bars, diners, pizzerias and elsewhere grilled up in backyard barbecues with store bought marinades at area groceries, and is so beloved it serves as the centerpiece of a annual "Spiedie-fest" food festival and competition. This decades old Endicott takeout institution with a few picnic tables outside and a glorious vintage mid-century sign is widely considered one of the Spiedie GOATS, and is an excellent spot to get a taste of the dish with an extra helping of local flavor. I sampled two of the smaller 6 inch subs one each of pork chicken. Both were marinaded to perfection and accompanied by some of the most perfectly crusty fresh made hero bread I can ever remember having which perfectly absorbed the gloriously flavorful marinade. Oddly enough and consistent with all my previous Spiedie experiences, somehow shockingly it was the chicken which was by far the juicier of the two proteins, while the pork was just the slightest bit on the dry side, although both were extremely tasty. I don't know if this has to due with the respective cuts of pork and chicken that are used for the Spiedies or some alchemy caused by the reaction between the chicken and the marinade, but I am hard pressed to think of another dish where the chicken would be the more juicy of the meats on offer. This curious fact was reinforced by the chicken being slightly more expensive than the pork option. Both were still astonishingly under 6 dollars each, reinforcing the reverse sticker shock you often encounter when seeing the low prices on menus when eating in the area. The merciful pricing continues across the menu, which offers a wide variety of non-spiedie options like Beef and Ham BBQ and Kielbasa subs, burgers and dogs, potato and macaroni salads and much more. I also grabbed a side of gloriously greasy fried pierogis along with my spiedies for $4.55, of which I was only able to enjoy one of due to how stuffed I was from the subs, before packing it up for a snack later. End result; massively delicious, supremely filling meal + leftovers and local anthropology study in one for $16 total.

Pork pork pork and more pork! This place has a list of 10 or so pork sandwiches, plus a veggie…read moreburger for those who don't want meat. I've only tried the bahn mi but it was delicious! The pork was pulled style with an Asian profile of flavors. There was also some German bologna, which I don't think was really necessary but oh well. The sandwich was topped with a broccoli slaw mix, cucumbers, cilantro and sriracha. Yum! Everything was very fresh and flavorful. The only downside was the sandwich was kind of hard to eat because the roll was chewy. Just be prepared to get sriracha all over your face! The sandwich also came with a side of either baked beans or Mac salad. I tried the Mac salad and it was very good with fresh herbs and sweet pickle. On a side note, I had this sandwich as takeout so I haven't seen the shop itself. I don't know what gear they have, but I don't think they smoke the pork, so don't go here expecting a more authentic BBQ. That being said, I can't wait to try more!

The best kept secret in Owego, but hurry, it won't be that way for long. Back Alley Pig is an…read moreoutdoor dining experience tucked behind the Owego Kitchen. A simple menu consists of unique BBQ inspired delights including a Koren BBQ sandwich, banh mi, and the traditional all American pulled pork. Vegetarians and vegans alike will love the house made veggie burger that can be accompanied by any of the sandwich fixins. Portions are plentiful, service super friendly, and for $8 a sandwich what's not to love? Visit asap before the secret is out!

I've been here twice and both times I've loved the food, though I haven't gone for the variety. I…read morehighly recommend it; any critique i seem to give here is after the fact that this is a Roadside locally cooked bbq stand which is almost an automatic 5 stars generally. Anyway, I got a pulled pork sub and the pulled chicken sub. I know they seem like similar orders but I need to be clear that the pork is worth the extra money. The chicken is good, the sauce is the same (I think) but the texture of the pork is just that much better. Besides, i got better smoke flavor in the pork than in the chicken. This may have been noise. The sandwich itself was a great size either way. Lots of meat and maybe about 10 inches of sandwich; more than enough for a meal. my only possible complaint is I like a harder crust roll for a sub for added texture. Still, great sandwich. They have plenty of sides and some really interesting orders. ice cream nachos for instance wherein the nachos are waffle cone chips? fantastic idea. There's plenty of ice cream variety I haven't tried. I'd love to go back for that but so far I've only been here for work lunch. Pulled pork sub is already too decedent to justify for work lunch so ice cream? no way. Bring cash, discount for cash.

NO RESTROOM. WTF. No where to wash your hands. wtf…read more On a hot summer day stay away if here for food. No inside dining and it's 99 degrees out. Bbq is not good if you know real bbq. It's served on a sub not a bun / roll. Looks like it may be good ice cream place but it's not a BbQ place you wanna visit.

the waitress Alyssa was 5 star - very personable and attentive - but I put 4 star overall because…read moreit is really time to fix the sewer problem in the bathrooms!

On a trip to pick up my daughter from Binghamton University for the holidays, I had a craving for…read moreBBQ. Fortunately, Food & Fire BBQ was across the street, so we decided to drop in. Ambience - pit BBQ vibes with concrete floors and spacious industrial warehouse feel. Servers and hostess were super friendly. Food - Cornbread - we received some complimentary cornbread, which were cut into small squares. Served cold. 3/5 Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese - the promise of smoked Gouda had my hopes up, but the flavor was lacking 3/5 St Louis Ribs - I asked for ribs with Memphis style dry rub. The flavor was fantastic, but could have been a little more tender. Still, a really good rib. 4/5 Brisket - I was offered Lean, Regular or Fatty. I asked for fatty and received two slices which were half fat. Makes me wonder what I would have gotten if I ordered "Fatty". Regardless,the brisket was a little underseasoned. Fried Clam Strips - the order came out overcooked and burned. The server was nice enough to get a new one for me. 4/5

Best French onion soup in town. Service is amazing . Apple hand pie is also amazing , definitely…read morerecommend this place

The waitresses r wonderful kind the food is all homemade pumpkin pancakes were to die for(:read more

It makes you wonder how a little town like Vestal can possibly support three Chinese/Asian…read morerestaurants​ all in close proximity to each other. This new place has become my favorite. The food is freshly cooked without MSG; the friend wings are terrific, and all meals come with free rice pudding - either cold or hot. I strongly recommend trying it.

The food here is consistently excellent. We order from here at once per month and are never…read moredisappointed. I've ordered from their catering menu also for a work event; it was excellent also. The general tso's tofu is by far my favorite thing on the menu.

we have been patronizing The Ild Union for many a year and recently held my dads 95th birthday…read morethere. Awesome food, most excellent service and folks who bend over backwards to be sure you have a great time. Can't recommend this place enough. If you're in the area and don't stop in for a visit you are doing yourself a big disservice. Thanks again Old Union, already looking forward to our next visit.

My boyfriend has been telling me about this place for a while now and about how they have the best…read morechicken wings he's ever had. And here's the thing... I'm not a huge fan of chicken wings, but guys... Guys... GUUUUUUYS. The chicken wings here are legit DELICIOUS. The vibe of the restaurant is just chill and relaxed. It's clean, the service is great (the server took care of drink refills without us asking, checked back with us regularly & in a timely manner, and brought the items from our order out as they were ready), and the price point is great for what you get as well. We ordered 4 different kinds of wings - Cajun, Black Cherry Pepper BBQ, Carolina Gold (the star of the show), and Hot Honey Garlic. I'm a bit of a lightweight when it comes to heat, so I didn't try the Cajun... but I loved the bit of fruit flavor from the black cherry wings, and really enjoyed the bit of spice from the hot honey. Those Carolina Gold wings though... I would come back again and again for those alone. Consider me a chicken wing convert, I guess! ALSO... I almost forgot that we have the buffalo chicken eggrolls as an appetizer. Perfectly crunchy outer eggroll with delicious buffalo chicken inside. I'm not a bleu cheese gal (blasphemy with buffalo chicken, but I don't care), and the server brought a little side of ranch out for us to dip our eggrolls in. *chef's kiss* TL;DR GO. FOR. THE WINGS. Seriously... you're missing out if you don't. Get a bunch of flavors, share with friends (or eat them yourself - I won't judge), and wallow in the sauce-y goodness.

Simply the best barbecue I have ever tasted,even the dinning room was a little smoky, made me order…read moremore ..

Butcher-shop quality meets pit-master soul! Rating:…read more If you are anywhere near Sayre (or even just passing through on Route 220), do your stomach a favor and pull over. This isn't just "good for Pennsylvania" BBQ--this is legitimate, high-quality smokehouse craft. The Food: Coming from a butcher shop background, these guys clearly know their meat. * The Brisket: I'm picky about brisket, but theirs was rendered perfectly with a beautiful smoke ring. No knife needed. * Pulled Pork: Super juicy. I highly recommend getting it with the Southern Sweet sauce. * The Sides: Don't sleep on the Salt Potatoes (a local staple) or the Sweet Potato Biscuits. The biscuits are a total sleeper hit--slightly sweet, fluffy, and perfect for mopping up extra sauce. The Vibe: It's a classic, no-frills BBQ joint. It's clean, the staff is incredibly "small-town friendly," and you can tell it's a local favorite by how busy the takeout counter stays. There's a nice outdoor area if you want to eat in the fresh air, which is a big plus during the summer. The "Be Aware": They are closed on Sundays and Mondays, so don't make the mistake of driving out here on a weekend whim without checking the calendar! Also, the Burnt Ends sell out fast--if they have them when you walk in, buy them immediately. Verdict: Huge portions, fair prices, and meat that actually tastes like it spent time in a smoker. I'll definitely be back for a full rack of ribs next time.