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Tipp restaurant’s pulled pork captures 1st place again
For the third consecutive year, Hickory River Smokehouse in Tipp City has won first prize at the Ohio State Fair’s “Pork Rib-off competition” for its pulled pork.
The restaurant’s pulled pork emerged victorious against eight competitors during the Aug. 2 taste-off and earned Hickory River owners Brad and Krista Bowman a $1,000 top prize, a silver plate, and a banner to display.
The Bowmans had never entered a food competition until the 2008 Ohio State Fair, where they also won the pulled-pork competition, and returned in 2009 to successfully defend their title in the competition.
In a news release, the Bowmans said they plan to return in 2011 to defend their crown.
Hickory River is located off I-75 at 135 S. Garber Rd. in Tipp City. For more information, call (937) 669-2271.
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By TC Native -
August 12, 2010 10:03 PM | Link to this
This restaurant is really worth the drive to Tipp, but a note to the owners STAY OPEN LATER!! I have driven up from Dayton many times only to find you closing at 9 pm on a weekend night!!! Keep better hours! Food is great!!! Congrats!
By null
August 11, 2010 3:13 PM | Link to this
Hickory River is great, one of a few excellent dining facilities in Tipp City. For such a small town, there are many great restaurants. From Hickory River to Harrison’s, Coldwater Cafe, Tipp of the Town and Chin’s, Tipp City probably has the best non-chain options of anywhere between here and the Michigan border.
By Justin
August 11, 2010 11:36 AM | Link to this
The BBQ Pulled Pork and many other items are amazing… Interstate 75 to State Route 571 (Tipp City) and it is located right next door to McDonalds on the East side of the Interstate… You can see it from the Interstate. If anyone is ever in the area, it is worth a try.
By MATT
August 11, 2010 10:39 AM | Link to this
Not only the pulled pork and ribs, but the sliced brisket is to die for as well. Think I will have some for lunch.
By Toolman
August 11, 2010 9:03 AM | Link to this
Great things are happening in Tipp City, right off 75&571, best sandwhich deal around, don’t forget to try the ribs they are delicious.
By Don from Lebanon
August 10, 2010 5:16 PM | Link to this
Best I ever ate. Stop by when in the area or can think of an excuse to be close by.
By Centenarian
August 10, 2010 3:18 PM | Link to this
People with false teeth prefer Old Hickory.
By M005E
August 9, 2010 10:27 PM | Link to this
Have to stop in for a sandwich to celebrate
By LOVE THIS PLACE
August 9, 2010 8:27 PM | Link to this
This is by far the best BBQ in Dayton!!! I love this place
By Joe
August 9, 2010 7:19 PM | Link to this
EXCELLENT grub! Well deserved!
By Great Stuff !!
August 9, 2010 2:50 PM | Link to this
Very good pulled pork in a very good community !
By Love pulled pork
August 9, 2010 1:37 PM | Link to this
I LOVE their pulled pork! Congrats!