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Brisket\u00a0enthusiasts rejoice!<\/p>\n

The Big Apple BBQ Block Party returns to the streets of NYC on June 9th and 10th.<\/p>\n

\"BIG
Photo Credit: Big Apple BBQ Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now in its 16th year, the Big Apple Barbecue Block party is back again to fill New York with the sights \u2013 and smells \u2013 of America’s favorite cookout. Featuring some of the world’s most badass pitmasters, the event is one of the country’s largest barbecue fests. And yes, that’s including Texas.<\/p>\n

Founded by\u00a0Danny Meyer\u2019s Union Square Hospitality Group, the two-day foodie free-for-all will take place in Madison Square Park from 11 am \u2013 6 pm. No ticket is needed to attend the public event, but a BBQ plate will cost you around $12.<\/p>\n

Grab your towelettes\u00a0and get ready to chow down, here’s the full menu for the Big Apple BBQ Block Party 2k18:<\/p>\n

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17th St. BBQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mike Mills & Amy Mills\u00a0From Murphysboro,\u00a0IL<\/em><\/p>\n

Back Ribs with Tangy Pit Beans<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Baker\u2019s Ribs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joe Duncan From\u00a0Dallas, TX<\/em><\/p>\n

St. Louis Ribs with Jalape\u00f1o Cole Slaw<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Lilly From\u00a0Decatur, AL<\/em><\/p>\n

World Championship Pulled Pork Sandwich with Spicy Mustard Coleslaw<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Stage & Leland Avellino From\u00a0New York, NY<\/em><\/p>\n

St. Louis Ribs with BBQ Beans<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jonathan Fox & Justin Fox From\u00a0Atlanta, GA<\/em><\/p>\n

Brisket & Jalape\u00f1o Cheddar Sausage with Jalapeno Slaw & Pickles<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Hometown Bar-B-Que<\/strong><\/p>\n

Billy Durney From\u00a0Brooklyn, NY<\/em><\/p>\n

Chopped Brisket & Jalape\u00f1o Cheddar Link Sandwich with Queso and Tater Tots<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Blue Smoke<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jean-Paul Bourgeois From\u00a0New York, NY<\/em><\/p>\n

Fried Smoked Chicken with Tabasco-spiked Honey, Broccoli & Black Eyed Pea Salad<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ed Mitchell\u2019s Que<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ed Mitchell & Ryan Mitchell From\u00a0Wilson, NC<\/em><\/p>\n

Eastern NC Whole Hog Sandwich with Slaw<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Hill Country<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ash Fulk From\u00a0New York, NY<\/em><\/p>\n

Brisket Sandwich with House Pickle & Coleslaw<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Martin\u2019s Bar-B-Que Joint<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pat Martin From\u00a0Nashville, TN<\/em><\/p>\n

West Tennessee Whole Hog Sandwich with Coleslaw<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Memphis Barbecue Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Wheeler From\u00a0Horn Lake, MS<\/em><\/p>\n

Baby Back Ribs with Mamma June\u2019s Baked Beans<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rodney Scott\u2019s BBQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rodney Scott From\u00a0Charleston, SC<\/em><\/p>\n

St. Louis Ribs with Coleslaw<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Skylight Inn \/ Sam Jones BBQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sam Jones From\u00a0Ayden, NC<\/em><\/p>\n

Eastern NC Whole Hog Sandwich with Sweet Slaw<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Salt Lick BBQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scott Roberts From Driftwood, TX<\/em><\/p>\n

Brisket & Sausage with Sesame Coleslaw<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ubon\u2019s Barbeque<\/strong><\/p>\n

Garry Roark & Leslie Roark Scott From\u00a0Yazoo City, MS<\/em><\/p>\n

Mississippi Chicken Wings with Bloody Mary Cucumber Salad<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Pies \u2018N\u2019 Thighs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carolyn Bane & Sarah Sanneh From\u00a0New York, NY<\/em><\/p>\n

Mac & Cheese, Spicy Watermelon Salad, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, and Cornbread. Vegetarian options available<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ample Hills Ice Cream<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Brooklyn, NY<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCorn to Run\u201d \u2013 Creamy Corn Ice Cream with Cornmeal Crumble & Blueberry Swirls<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Doughnut Plant<\/strong><\/p>\n

From New York, NY<\/em><\/p>\n

Selection of Seasonal Doughseeds + Doughnuts<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Original Fried Pie Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n

From\u00a0Dallas, TX<\/em><\/p>\n

Apple, Apricot, Blackberry, Cherry, Peach, Pecan<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

For more info on the Big Apple BBQ Block Party, hit up their website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Featured Image Credit: Big Apple BBQ Instagram<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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