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Chris grew up in Texas, where brisket is more of a lifestyle than a food. Now he's hunting out the best barbecue in New York. Got a great 'cue tip? Hit him up: barbecue.examiner@gmail.com.

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Big Apple BBQ day two: sausage and sandwiches

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After day one of the Big Apple BBQ Block Party I was ready for a salad and a long nap. That night, though, I dreamed of meat, and on Sunday those...
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Big Apple BBQ day one: let's eat some ribs

If you found yourself near Madison Square Park in Manhattan this weekend, you probably detected a hint of char in the air. On Saturday and Sunday the...
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Surprise barbecue at Ottomanelli Bros.

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There are some places you wouldn't be surprised to find good Southern barbecue. Like the South, for instance. Or a barbecue restaurant.But who knew...
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Monster meat, delicious eats at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

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Dinosaur is a giant on the New York barbecue scene. I wondered if its Stegosaurus-sized reputation might set the bar too high for my first visit, but...
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Upper East Side BBQ showdown part one: Southern Hospitality

With Smokin' Q out of the picture, only two BBQ spots are holding it down on New York's Upper East Side these days: Brother Jimmy's and Southern...
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Mo Gridder's: St. Louis ribs in the heart of the Bronx

"Not bad for an auto mechanic, is it?" Fred Donnelly asked me. My mouth was full of ribs, so I could only give him a sticky thumbs-up.Today...
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Real New York barbecue: It exists and it's delicious

The folks at The Smoke Joint, in Ft. Greene, Brooklyn, clearly care about their meat. The restaurant is a laid-back place with serious food that...
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