New York might be famous for pizza and bagels, but the barbecue scene here is absolutely thriving in ways most tourists never discover.
Tucked along industrial blocks, residential corners, and unexpected side streets across the state, small smokehouses are turning out brisket, ribs, and pulled pork that rival anything you would find down South.
These spots do not rely on flashy marketing or endless locations. Instead, they let their smokers, their sauces, and their reputations do the talking…