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Rib King NYC Is the Brooklyn BBQ Event You Can't Miss
Summer is almost here, and Rib King NYC is ready to officially kick it off. The annual competition returns to Industry City in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 23, bringing together more than a dozen of the region’s top pitmasters for an afternoon...
My BBQ Close-Up on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Yesterday, I made my national TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show on NBC. I never imagined this moment when I started documenting the best barbecue around NYC and the rest of the country 8 years ago, but I’m grateful I had the opportunity....
5 Must-Attend NYC BBQ Events in 2026
New York City is a true gathering point for barbecue. Every year, some of the best pitmasters in the country converge on the five boroughs to cook at events that have quietly become must-attend occasions on the national BBQ calendar. The sc...
The Four Kings of Brisket Are All Showing Up This Year
There has never been a Brisket King NYC quite like this one.
When the 14th annual edition of the beloved all-inclusive brisket festival takes over Pig Beach BBQ in Astoria, Queens, on Wednesday, April 29, it will do so with an unprecedente...
Jax Takes the Crown at Sauce King NYC 2025
The judges of Sauce King NYC met at Bronx Beer Hall in the fall for a marathon tasting session. (Photo by Paul Ramirez)
From horseradish-driven Alabama white sauce to Korean chili crunch, fruity BBQ blends to autumn-inspired rubs, the 2025...
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Sean Ludwig is a writer, editor, and photographer. He founded both NYC BBQ Weekly and The Smoke Sheet, two newsletters dedicated to finding the best BBQ.
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