as far as I know, its still not open. Blue Smoke is really good BBQ as is Hill Country (and since you are from TX, you may appreciate it). Bklyn has some good BBQ but I've yet to make my way there. I hear good things about Mighty Quinn's BBQ in NYC as well.
But as Bludawg said, NYC is not really a BBQ place per se. Id save the money for a great steak, some sushi, fantastic Italian food, tasting menus, etc.