Rib King NYC bbq + Live Music Event

05/27/2026

The 8th Annual Rib King NYC™ was hotter than ever 🔥🔥🔥— good thing we had a little bit of rain to keep us cool!

BBQ fans showed up in record numbers to enjoy unlimited ribs and sides by an all-star lineup of chefs and restaurants, plus sauces, spirits, beers, wines, and desserts!

Thank you to our awesome panel of expert judges, all of the chefs and restaurants who participated, for the awesome event space, and our long-time community partner, !

Congrats to this year’s WINNERS:

🏆 THE Rib King NYC™ AND People’s Choice Award:
🏆 Rib King NYC™ Runner-Up: — for the FOURTH year in a row!
🏆 Clean Bone Award:
🏆 Rib Queen Newcomer Award: .nyc
🏆 Swicy Award: with

Next up for BBQ fans: on Saturday, September 12, 2026

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05/23/2026

Who’s ready to kickoff summer 2026? 🍖☀️🥃

We’ll do just that TODAY at the 8th annual Rib King NYC™! We’ll be at enjoying all-inclusive ribs and sides from the region’s top chefs and restaurants, plus hot sauces, spirits, cocktails, craft beers, whiskeys, and wine.

And that’s not all! Look out for , artisanal chili crisp, a top award-winner at 2025, side dishes by Albert Wong from .kins.kitchen , plus chef David Navarro cooking up Mexican pork bites right next to tequila tasting table! 👀

And after all that, if you’ve saved room for dessert (and we hope you have!), head over to & for a little something sweet!

No ticket yet? No problem! Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ or get them at the door! Event is RAIN or SHINE.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/22/2026

We are so proud to be partnering with for the 8th Annual Rib King NYC™!

Friends of Firefighters is a Brooklyn-based non-profit offering independent, confidential, and free mental health counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families.

Tomorrow, their team, led by Chef & Firefighter Vincent DeGennaro, will be cooking up an Amuse Bouche of Gochujang St. Louis rib pate over crispy rice—topped with green chile curry, pickled onion, and roasted peanuts. 🤤

Please swing by their table to say hello and learn more about the important work their wonderful organization is doing for the community.

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/22/2026

Thanks !
is Saturday May 23.
Rain or Shine 🌞!

"Rib King is basically the Super Bowl for smoke nerds. Pitmasters from all over pull up to Industry City throwing down ribs, brisket, glazes, and wild amounts of meat and creativity. From Kevin Morgan serving up savory sweet creations with Mikes Hot Honey, to Anthony Scerri of Smoke Sweats building the bbq version of a baconeggncheese, you’re guaranteed to leave stuffed, likely with drippings on your shirt, and a run in with our very own Steve8it, who’s an official judge."





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Community

05/21/2026

We didn’t know that pigs could dance... 🐷🕺

But we DO know that Chef Matt Vranic of made us do a happy dance with his Kansas City-style spare ribs last year! This year will be Matt’s third round at Rib King NYC™—his bite-sized riblettes won him the Size Doesn’t Matter award his very first year! We can’t wait to see what delicious dish he is cooking up for us on Saturday.

Is the third time the charm for to earn the Rib King NYC™ title? We’ll find out in just two short days!

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/20/2026

Everyone please join us in welcoming Rib King NYC™ newcomer, Chef Petra B!

Chef Petra is owner of .nyc , one of the city’s most in-demand BBQ pop-ups. You can catch Petra & her team smokin’ and saucin’ up Texas-style ribs, brisket, chicken, and sides across Brooklyn throughout the week, including , , .nyc and .We are lucky enough to have her on Sunday at !

Make sure to stop by the Babysmoker table and give them a warm Rib King NYC™ welcome!

CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Chef Petra B

Business: Babysmoker (.nyc )

🍖 How many years have you participated in Rib King NYC™?
This is our first year!  

🍖 What will you be serving at this year’s event?
Spare ribs! Luscious and smoked to perfection.

🍖 Why are YOU going to take home an award?
Nobody puts Babysmoker in a corner.

🍖What spot/person makes the best ribs you’ve ever had?
The pit master who taught me.

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/19/2026

We’re just a few days out from the 8th Annual Rib King NYC™! The grills are heating up, and so is the competition...

Speaking of competition, we’re thrilled to welcome back events regular with a reputation for giving his fellow contestants a run for their money!

Chef Samuel Alleyne of is a Rib King NYC™ Slow and Low Award winner, and a top 10 finalist at . He regularly cooks on ‘s championship Memphis in May team.

Last year, his award-winning baby back ribs were a crowd favorite. Welcome back, Chef Samuel!

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/19/2026

Thanks for the love!
is Saturday May 23.
Brooklyn.

"This Saturday, Brothers Barbecue, Smoke Sweats, and a dozen more compete for the 2026 Rib King crown at Industry City. Plus, meet your Brisket King NYC champs.
-Sean Ludwig

Summer is almost here, and Rib King NYC is ready to officially kick it off. The annual competition returns to Industry City in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 23, bringing together more than a dozen of the region’s top pitmasters for an afternoon of ribs and bragging rights.

"The big story heading into this year’s event is hard to miss: Brothers Barbecue (Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella) just won the 2026 Brisket King NYC event (read more on that in the story below this one!), and they’re now chasing the rib crown too. They took home the 2025 Rib King NYC Friends of Firefighters People’s Choice Award, so they know this stage well. Can they make it two-for-two on the NYC BBQ competition circuit this year?

"The field is extremely competitive. Anthony Scerri of Smoke Sweats BBQ, the 2025 Rib King Runner-Up and the 2025 Brisket King NYC Champion, always brings his dishes to another level and will be doing the same this year. They’re partnering with Bad for Business Banana Ketchup crew for an “immersive experience.”

Also: Petra Bartosiewicz of Babysmoker BBQ, alongside Cenobio Canalizo of Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ, Samuel Alleyne of Fire & Smoke BBQ, Fefe Anggono of Taste of Surabaya, Matt Vranic of The Dancing Pig, Jose Perez of The Meat Truck, Kevin Morgan of the Mike’s Hot Honey Team, and Vincent DeGennaro representing the Friends of Firefighters, the event’s 2026 community partner. NY institution Dinosaur Bar-B-Que rounds out a stacked field.

"Beyond the ribs, the event features award-winning hot sauces, grilled vegetables, desserts from Tipsy Scoop and MumsKitchens NYC, and drinks paying homage to New York producers, including Brooklyn Gin, Fort Hamilton Distillery, Upstate Vodka, Round Table Brewery, Bed-Stuy Brewing...."

"**The smoked bacon ribs from Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ were one of the best bites last year***( photo:4)

Tickets Www.ribkingnyc.com

Community

05/18/2026

Chef Anthony Scerri has a habit of collecting metals, and this year, he is ready to walk away with the title!

He won Brisket King® NYC 2025... and has placed in the runner-up category at Rib King NYC™ for the past THREE years.

Read on to learn what Chef Anthony has in store for us this year... it certainly seems award-worthy to us! 🗽🥓🏆

CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Anthony Scerri ( )

🍖 Business: Smoke Sweats ( )

🍖 How many years have you participated in Rib King NYC™?  
2026 makes it 6 delicious years!

🍖 What will you be serving at this year’s event?
This year is all about New York, so say it with me… bacon, egg, and cheese, on a RIB! A St. Louis-style pork rib with a Banana Ketchup binder, seasoned with salt and pepper, wrapped in bacon tallow, and topped with a creamy New School American Cheese sauce and crispy shallots. We’re pairing this with a New York coffee corncake topped with maple syrup.

🍖 Why are YOU going to take home an award?
We’re going all out this year, hoping to break the “Runner-Up Curse” and go home with the title of Rib King! This isn’t just a rib for us, it’s an experience!

🍖What spot/person makes the best ribs you’ve ever had?
It’s a long drive, but if you ever find yourself in Atlanta, make sure you hit up on Piedmont Ave. Don’t forget to leave room for dessert, too!

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/16/2026

Saturday May 23, 2026
Rib King NYC
Featured Summer Food Festivals.
New York Post!

Tickets at Www.ribkingnyc.com

https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/lifestyle/chow-time-nycs-2026-summer-food-festivals-are-a-tasty-trip-around-the-world/

Here comes the summer fest foodie quest.

05/16/2026

Great photos by from past events!

See you all Saturday May 23 at the 8th in Brooklyn at Courtyard 1/2- enter at 635 Second Ave- between 36th st and 37th st, Sunset Park- Brooklyn! Right by the N/R/D trains 36th street stop!

Tickets at
Www.ribkingnyc.com

Commun-ity

Music by dj Alex Corporan

Presented by

05/16/2026

Gotta love these photos by !!

kicks off summer May 23 Saturday at Brooklyn!!!

Tickets at Www.ribkingnyc.com

Community

05/14/2026

Cenobio Canalizo ( ) Executive Chef at , started his career as a dishwasher and worked his way up through NYC’s most iconic steakhouses.

For the past 22 years, he’s worked for GlazierWorks, from to to his current position at Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, which has been a staple in Prospect Heights for over a decade.

CHEF SPOTLIGHT: Cenobio Canalizo ( )

🍖 Business: Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue ( )

🍖 How many years have you participated in Rib King NYC™?
4.

🍖 What will you be serving at this year’s event?
Sticky glazed BBQ ribs paired with house-made cornbread and sweet honey butter.

🍖 Why are YOU going to take home an award?
Chef Cenobio Canalizo doesn’t quit..... every competition is another step forward, and this year Brooklyn is going to taste my best ribs!

🍖What made you fall in love with BBQ?
I fell in love with BBQ because it combines creativity, pressure, and passion all in one!

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/13/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back Chef Jamal, ’s kitchen director, to Rib King NYC™!

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has been a staple in the New York BBQ scene since 1988. With locations across the state, including in Syracuse, Rochester, Harlem, Troy, and Buffalo (we already miss you, Brooklyn!), Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is committed to bringing New Yorkers a taste of delicious BBQ rooted in southern tradition and made from a 100% Scratch Kitchen.

When asked why he would win, Jamal has said, “For years, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has used the best quality ingredients and a tremendous amount of skill and talent to produce the the best f’n BBQ!”

You heard it here first! Stop by Jamal’s booth and try the best f’in BBQ on May 23rd!

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/12/2026

A huge welcome back to events all-star, Jose Perez of Archie Moore’s ( ) and The Meat Truck ( ).

Jose WON Rib King NYC™ 2023 and has also racked up a whole slew of other accolades, including finishing in the top ten at the World Food Championships in 2023 for his famous burger. 🍔

Last year, Jose wowed the crowd with his Al Pastor baby back ribs. We recommmend making your way over to his table on May 23rd!

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/11/2026

Fresh off their victory, we’re thrilled to announce that Chris, Jamie, and Gavin Farella will be competing at Rib King NYC™ 2026! Will they take home another trophy? 🏆

These three are the sibling team behind Brothers Smokehouse in Ramsey, NJ and and in New Windsor, NY, and if you don’t know them yet, we suggest getting to know them on May 23rd! 🔥

Since 2018, & have been serving up BBQ recipes passed down through their family through generations. Growing up, BBQ was always a staple in their family at cookouts and gatherings. Their mom’s special homemade BBQ sauce was the inspiration behind the sauce now served at the brothers’ restaurants! 🥹

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/08/2026

You’ve likely heard the lore around 2X reigning champion Vincent Mangual of . 👑👑👑

And now...we’re excited to announce that he will be BACK at Rib King NYC™ 2026, so you can experience him in action!

Chef Vincent co-founded Empire BBQ in 2018 with a singular goal in mind— to become NYC’s best BBQ eating experience on wheels. Now, this popular food truck has become a frequent caterer to some of New York’s most popular events, serving traditional American BBQ using high-quality ingredients paired with their signature sauces.

Is three times the charm for Empire BBQ? Come check us out on May 23rd to find out!

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/05/2026

While we are (impatiently) waiting for an unlimited feast of ribs & sides on May 23rd, we’ll introduce you to our all-star lineup of Rib King NYC™ chefs & restaurants!

First up, we’re so pleased to welcome back six-time Rib King NYC™ competitor, Fefe Anggono of ! Fefe is originally from Indonesia and loves to give New Yorkers a taste of authentic Indonesian food.

We always love her unique spin on BBQ classics, and we know this year will be no different. She’ll be cooking up garlic honey ribs— yep, you read that right 🤤— is it too early to get in line at Fefe’s table?

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

05/04/2026

An all-inclusive BBQ festival to kickoff the summer? Sign us up! 🍖🥃🙋

Join us for the 8th annual Rib King NYC™ on Saturday, May 23rd from 12-4 pm at ! Tickets are all-access and include a smorgasbord of ribs, sides, award-winning hot sauces, spirits, cocktails, craft beers, whiskeys, and wines!

This mouthwatering event features more than a dozen of the region’s top chefs and rising stars! Each competitor will serve up ribs in their own unique style in the hopes of taking home the Rib King NYC™ crown!

Head to https://ribkingnyc.com/ for more info & tickets.

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**Community Partner:

VIP tickets include -
All-access admission to food and drinks with early admittance at 12 pm + mingling with the chefs
Exclusive Rib King NYC™ 2026 t-shirt

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Industry City
Courtyard 1/2, enter via the big gate at 635 2nd Ave (bet 36th & 37th Sts)
Brooklyn, NY 11232
12-4 pm
https://ribkingnyc.com/

04/20/2026

May 23; 2026
Featured in as one of
***5 Must -Attend NYC BBQ Events in 2026***

"Just in time to kick off the summer, Rib King NYC returns to Industry City in Brooklyn on May 23 with what organizers are calling their biggest edition yet. The all-inclusive festival presented by Food Karma Projects puts 20+ chefs, restaurants, and BBQ experts on the floor, each competing for the 2026 Rib King crown. Defending champion Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ returns to defend his title, with a roster of serious contender, including Brothers BBQ (last year’s Friends of Firefighters People’s Choice winners). Beyond the ribs, you’ll find standout bites, award-winning hot sauces from the Sauce King NYC Showcase, and a bar of craft beer, wine, hard cider, and spirits."
Tickets at
Www.ribkingnyc.com

"VIP tickets ($75 + fee) include early entry at noon for a VIP Hour with first bites and access to the chefs. General Admission ($50 + fee) opens at 1 p.m. Friends of Firefighters is once again the community partner, supporting free mental health services for active and retired FDNY members and their families. It’s a 21+ event, rain or shine."
Get tickets here at
Www.ribkingnyc.com

Community

Thanks cutlery

04/06/2026

May 23rd- the 8th returns to outdoor Courtyard 1/2 in Brooklyn.

Tickets at www.ribkingnyc.com

Community

12/11/2025

Big news for !

Our 2021 1st Place Rib King NYC winner- will return to compete for the crown at our 8th annual bbq and music event.
May 23, 2026
Saturday 12-4pm
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with us at Outyard Courtyard 1/2 Brooklyn!!

More about and founder
They will be reopening in 2026 and will be competing at both Brisket King NYC April 29 and Rib King NYC May 23.
Notes from his 2021 win:
"Two-time Brisket King® winner Richie Holmes of Juicy Lucy BBQ took home the top prize for his St. Louis style Duroc pork ribs with bing cherry chipotle barbecue sauce. As he told us between his 2021 wins at BrisketKing and RibKing, “I’ve never competed in Rib King, but I’m going to win that, too." And he did! Welcome back Richie!

Recap in of 2021:
"Juicy Lucy BBQ-
Juicy Lucy BBQ won Rib King NYC 2021 with its “competition ribs” that are slightly different than what is served at the restaurant. They knocked it out of the park with these traditional but tasty ribs."- Sean Ludwig, www.Nycbbq.com

Holiday ticket offers available now for our 2026 nyc bbq events including for May 23rd at
Www.ribkingnyc.com

Community partner

Thank you .cutlery

12/09/2025

Bbq, ribs, and more!

Our Biggest Ticket Sale of The Year is Here

Happy Holidays from Food Karma Projects! This year, skip the stuff and give the gift of making memories with unforgettable food, people, and celebrations. Holiday Packages for 2 to Brisket King® NYC, Rib King NYC™, ornPig Island NYC™, are the ultimate gift for anyone who doesn’t want to unwrap another gadget. They make excellent gifts to yourself, too!

Rib King NYC

We’ll kick off the summer of 2026 with our biggest Rib King NYC yet! Join us for Rib King NYC on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Industry City in Brooklyn for an all-inclusive fest featuring 20+ chefs, restaurants, and BBQ experts. They’ll be smoking, saucing, grilling, and glazing their very best ribs, all vying for the 2026 Rib King crown. And it doesn’t stop at just the ribs. We’ll also have a whole lineup of standout bites, award-winning hot sauces, desserts, plus spirits, wine, hard cider, and more!

📸 of chefs at our 2025 event- thanks Chris!

Tickets via Www.ribkingnyc.com

Chefs, brands, sponsors, dm about participating in our 2026 events.

Community partner

11/23/2025

Holiday ticket offers for our 2026 event!
is May 23, 2026

We’re kicking off the summer of 2026 with our biggest Rib King NYC™ yet! Join us for Rib King NYC™ on May 23, 2026, at Industry City’s Courtyard 1/2, 635 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn.

Rib King NYC™ is presented by Food Karma Projects and NYC BBQ. The all-inclusive fest features 20+ chefs, restaurants, and BBQ experts smoking, saucing, grilling, and glazing their very best ribs, all vying for the 2026 Rib King™ crown. And we don’t stop at just the ribs. At Rib King NYC™, you’ll also find even more standout bites, award-winning hot sauces, desserts, plus spirits, wine, hard cider, craft beer, and more.

We’re proud to feature Friends of Firefighters as the 2026 Rib King NYC™ community partner. Friends of Firefighters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides independent, confidential, and free mental health counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their family members.

Holiday ticket offers at Www.brisketkingnyc.com

11/15/2025

Planning out 2026-join us April 29, 2026 For the 14th Brisket King NYC . We will be back at Pig Beach BBQ in Astoria Queens NYC. Holiday tickets at Www.brisketkingnyc.com