New York, NY
For BBQ in New York, the local food press points to Hometown Bar-B-Que, Bark Barbecue, and John Brown BBQ. Picks from The Infatuation, updated April 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated April 2026.
Hometown Bar-B-Que · Red Hook
The Infatuation's #1-listed BBQ — Texas-style brisket, giant beef rib, and smoked turkey in Red Hook.
John Brown BBQ · Long Island City
The Infatuation's #3 pick — famous for Kansas City-style burnt ends with 360-degrees of bark.
Royal Rib NYC · Bed-Stuy
The Infatuation's #5 — Bed-Stuy legacy BBQ (since 1988) ranked on the NYC guide.
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