You don’t have to go south for great barbecue.
New York City may not be the first place to come to mind when considering top-shelf BBQ, but the city’s smoke game has been strong for years. Eateries around the city offer their take on St. Louis-, North Carolina- and Texas-style barbecue, just to name a few kinds.
From brisket to ribs to chicken, here’s where to get your barbecue fix in the five boroughs: