ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — 1986 Mets legend Mookie Wilson and family are bringing their South Carolina barbecue to Albany. Legacy BBQ will be reviving The War Room at 42 Eagle Street.
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Legacy BBQ features recipes passed down from Wilson’s mother and mother-in-law. The menu will feature authentic slow-cooked barbecue, including smoked brisket, pork spare ribs, chicken wings and smoked sausage, as well as baked beans, potato salad, banana pudding and pineapple cake.
“For our family, this is about legacy,” said Wilson. “My mother taught us how to cook, my father loved baseball, and my wife, daughter, brothers, sisters and family have always done this together. We are excited to bring real South Carolina barbecue to Albany and welcome people from across New York and the country.”
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The War Room Tavern, owned by Todd Shapiro, closed in March after three years. The tavern was known for its political memorabillia and politics-themed events.
“People love barbecue and people love baseball—and Mookie Wilson brings both at the highest level,” said Shapiro. “This is not just a restaurant opening. We are saving The War Room and creating a true Albany destination: great barbecue, a great bar, huge TVs for every big game, baseball history on the walls and a real family behind the food.”…