Tucked away in Erie’s urban landscape sits a brick building that’s become the North Star for barbecue enthusiasts across Pennsylvania.
Federal Hill Smokehouse isn’t flashy or pretentious, but the magic happening inside those walls has created a gravitational pull that draws hungry pilgrims from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and everywhere in between.
The humble exterior with its painted pig silhouette belies the transformative culinary experience waiting inside.
In a world of overhyped dining experiences, this place delivers something increasingly rare: food that’s actually better than people say it is…