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- Chelsea Market Passage on the High Line, Chelsea 10011
- 718-701-8909
SmokeLine
Dan Delaney of BrisketTown drops a rib-focused stand along the High Line’s Chelsea Market Passage. Sandwiches take inspiration from Central Texas (the house's smoked brisket is already a lege... read more
- 688 Sixth Ave., Flatiron 10010
- 212-989-8737
Tres Carnes
Follows the Mexicue lead with brilliant mashup of Texas smoke, South of the Border flavor. Three carnes in question are pork, beef, and chicken, rubbed in Texican spices and slow-smoked over wood. ... read more
- 71-04 35th Ave., Long Island City 11372
- 718-899-9553
Alchemy, Texas
Josh Bowen of John Brown Smokehouse brings more barbecue to the county of Queens. Wonderfully dingy dining room sticks with bright fluorescents and red and white tablecloths. Smoked meats mix stand... read more
- 103 Second Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-677-3733
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
Smorgasburg’s favorite brisket vendor gets a house of its own. Room looks like a barbecue joint should. Reclaimed spruce tables from the 1800s, steel chairs, exposed vents. Pit master Hug... read more
- 25-27 Broadway, Astoria 11106
- 718-545-2120
The Strand Smokehouse
Astoria drinking hall and smoked meat haven. Big enough to fit half the neighborhood, feeds ’em ’til the meat runs out. Chef Eric Milley brings a bit of South Carolina flavor to babybac... read more
- 359 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-701-8909
BrisketTown
Dan Delaney of Brisketlab does a stripped-down, meat-focused brisket hall in Brooklyn. Shoulder-to-shoulder tables, paper towel rolls, and gratis white bread kit out a carnivore’s haunt. Smok... read more
- 433 Third Ave., Brooklyn 11215
- 347-763-2680
Fletcher’s Brooklyn Barbecue
Gowanus barbecue joint from meat aficionado Bill Fletcher and R.U.B. alumnus Matt Fisher perfect for pre-gaming before shows at The Bell House around the corner. With sustainably-raised meat cooked... read more
- 351 E. 12th St., East Village 10003
- 212-432-3825
Ducks Eatery
Fellows from SPiN do flavor-injected barbeque. Brick walls, mosaic-tiled floor, vaulted barn ceiling are as close to Texas as you’ll find on 12th Street. Headliner is the brisket—shot u... read more
- 10-43 44th Dr., Long Island City 11101
- 718-361-0085
John Brown Smokehouse
Famous Kansan lends name to Midwestern-inspired BBQ in LIC. KS connection means burnt ends are a highlight, of course, along with full complement of meaty goodness. Reubens with house-cured pastram... read more
- West Promenade, Midtown Manhattan 10044
- 646-648-2020
Pier NYC
Take the tram to your next staycation. Roosevelt Island gets on the map with pier dining across from the New York skyline. Seasonal spot eliminates seafood versus barbecue debates by offering the b... read more
- 8 W. 36th St., Garment District 10001
- 212-290-2211
Kristalbelli
K-pop BBQ joint from Seoul star J.Y. Park. More upscale than your usual K-Town meat slinger, with elaborate venting to keep you from smelling like an apartment fire. Kristalbelli = super-heated cry... read more
- 321 W. 44th St., Midtown Manhattan 10036
- 646-692-9115
Gyu-Kaku
This is a chain, to be sure, but still: points for style. Sleek and modern with plenty of room. Grab the bull by the horns, as the name suggests, and be your own Benihana chef. Charcoal grills and ... read more
- 109 W. Broadway, Tribeca 10013
- 212-383-0109
Super Linda
Not inspired by an action hero accountant, more like "super pretty," i.e. the crowds that Matt Abramcyk and Serge Becker routinely attract. Spanish accent carries over to the cooking, with an ex-JG... read more
- 669 Union St., Park Slope 11215
- 347-227-7777
Fort Reno Provisions
Slope’s no longer a 'Q desert, thanks to Palo Santo and friends laying in some slow-smoking hickory. Tiny space like a country shack, outfitted with salvaged wood, mirrored tiles, old brick. ... read more
- 255 Vesey St., Lower Manhattan 10282
- 212-889-2005
Blue Smoke
BBQ into the BPC. Open-pit grilling ain't allowed in Manhattan, but Danny Meyer gives us the next best thing at this spin-off of his Flatiron fave. Bakery for treating the family, bar for treating ... read more
- 234 E. 4th St., East Village 10009
- 212-995-8600
The Cardinal
Name honors the state bird of North Carolina, both kitchen and vibe follow the Tar Heel lead. Pork chops come fried then smothered, BBQ plates go triple threat with pig, brisket, and homemade hot l... read more
- 1125 First Ave., Upper East Side 10065
- 212-832-1551
Neely’s Barbecue Parlor
Tennessee down-home stars try out the dead opposite environment. Rambling UES spot takes its parlor theme seriously, with old-timey wallpaper, fireplace, ceiling fans. Multiple rooms, porch seating... read more
- 645 Ninth Ave., Midtown West 10036
- 212-265-1000
Southern Hospitality
Tennessee's favorite son, Justin Timberlake, plays front man to expanding BBQ scene. Goes whole hog with Confederate faves, covering pulled pork, chicken, ribs, and fried versions of pretty muc... read more
- 647 Ninth Ave. , Midtown West 10036
- 212-245-8880
Ember Room
Ian Chalermkittichai (as in Kittichai) joined forces with publicity-shy chef Todd English for upscale Asian BBQ. English is gone now, and the ship is gradually tightening up. Lacquered duck, chocol... read more
- 44 Berry St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-6655
Mable's Smokehouse and Banquet Hall
A Hill Country for Billyburg. Inspiration comes from north of Texas (Oklahoma and Kentucky upbringings), cooking is down home all the way. Counter service for pulled pork, brisket, St. Louis-style ... read more
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