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Swingbellys

Published: June 1, 2007 7:50 PM

Quick ReadElbow deep in the joys of slow-smoked pork, beef and chicken.

Photo credit: Photo by Jennifer S. Altman | Jillian Rubin and Rachel Rappa hold "The Challenge," a popular item on the menu at Swingbelly's in Long Beach, NY. (5/28/2009)

Barbecue should never have anything to do with Spode china, Towle silver or damask napkins. The true 'cue experience requires sticky fingers and greasy lips. At the new Swingbellys in Long Beach, platters of glistening meats are served with a pile of paper plates, the better for sharing. To my knowledge, nobody's complaining about the dinnerware - not when they're elbow deep in the joys of slow-smoked...