You might drive right past it if you’re not paying attention—a humble roadside establishment on Highway 301 in Ellenton, Florida, marked by a weathered wooden sign and an unmistakable pink pig statue standing sentinel in the front yard.
But locals know better than to miss the turn into Hickory Hollow.
This unassuming barbecue joint has been drawing devoted diners from across the Sunshine State since 1984, earning its place as a true Florida culinary landmark.
What makes a restaurant survive and thrive for nearly four decades in a state where dining establishments come and go with the changing tides?…