Tucked away on a modest corner in Erie, Pennsylvania stands a brick building that’s become the unlikely epicenter of a barbecue revolution in the Keystone State – Federal Hill Smokehouse.
While most barbecue pilgrimages lead to Texas or the Carolinas, savvy Pennsylvania meat enthusiasts are pointing their cars toward Erie, where smoke signals of culinary excellence rise daily from this unassuming establishment.
The exterior doesn’t scream “destination restaurant” – just a straightforward two-story brick structure with a blue storefront and simple signage.
But as any true food lover knows, the most extraordinary culinary experiences often hide behind the most ordinary facades…