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While Izzy’s Smokehouse remains the reigning champion of kosher BBQ in NYC, a little healthy competition can only elevate the scene. Enter Texas-style restaurant Chief Smokehouse, which has just recently opened at 180-10 Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Attempting to elevate the culinary form in a more traditional restaurant setting by offering creative menu … A new Texas-style kosher smokehouse just opened in Queens