AlwaysPartying: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party 2010

GutterGourmet — June 14, 2010

Left, BBQ Pork Steak Sandwich from Wildwood Barbecue. Right, top down, whole hog from Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s Pork Shoulder, Smoked Sausage from Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q.

When I got my Fast Pass for the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, I became as giddy as a six-year old cutting the line to ride Dumbo at Disneyland. The first ride at the Block Party is always Ed Mitchell’s The Pit. Fire, brimstone, smoke, chopping blades, decapitated whole hogs, and gluttons. If this is hell, I’ve died and gone to heaven.

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Always Hungry: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party 2010

Arthur Bovino — June 11, 2010

St. Louis Style Ribs and Beans from Pappy’s Smokehouse.

It’s here. The 8th annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party happens this weekend.

The crowds, lines, and fast passes. The mess, the barbecue pits, the smell of slow-cooked meat in Madison Square Park, it’s all back in the City for two glorious days. As such, it’s time to cram— to prepare for all the glories that come with one of New York’s best food events. So we’ve put together a Big Apple BBQ Block Party Primer. Everything you need to know before you go.

BABBQ 2009: THE VIDEO: Three pitmasters. Two days. One epic event. We interviewed three renowned pitmasters, Pat Martin of Martin’s Bar-B-Que, Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson’s, and BABBP’s co-founder, Ken Callaghan of Blue Smoke as they showcased three regional preparations of meats.
CLICK HERE for The Glories of BBQ: Three Styles of an American Tradition

BABBQ 2009: THE FOOD: Among our favorite tastes from last year’s event were Big Bob Gibson’s Pulled Pork Shoulder with White Sauce, the St. Louis Style Ribs and Beans from Pappy’s Smokehouse, and The Salt Lick BBQ’s Beef Brisket and Sausage. But there was so much more.
CLICK HERE for BBQ photographs and GutterGourmet’s write-up

BABBQ: BBQ PRIMER: From Alabama to Virginia, information about the varied types of BBQ found across the country— cuts and traits, typical sauces, sides, serving styles, and cooking methods. There’s even information about New York restaurants where you can find many of these different styles.
CLICK HERE for a Regional BBQ Primer

AHNY Video: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party 2009

July 20, 2009

Executive Chef Damon Wise of Craft assisting Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ (Decatur, AL)

Three pitmasters. Two days. One epic event.

For seven years, pitmasters from across the country have descended upon New York City to show off their ‘cue at the annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party. This year, AlwaysHungryNY.com interviewed three renowned pitmasters, Pat Martin of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint (Nashville, TN), Chris Lilly of (Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ), and BABBP’s co-founder, Ken Callaghan (Blue Smoke, NY), as they showcased three regional preparations of meats provided by Pat LaFrieda and Mark Pastore of LaFrieda Meats.

CLICK HERE for the AlwaysHungryNY.com Video: The Glories of BBQ: Three Styles of an American Tradition.

AlwaysPartying: Big Apple BBQ Block Party

June 16, 2009

Blue Smoke’s Kansas City Ribs & Pickled Okra

The Big Apple BBQ Block Party this past weekend was a blast— full of smoke, “hog coffins,” fire, sauces and genuine, get your hands dirty eating. We even ran into some lucky winners of our Big Apple BBQ FastPass Giveaway on the express lines. Everything was delicious, but of course, we had our favorites, which we ranked below. Check out our photographs of pure BBQ goodness on the jump along with a field report from the GutterGourmet.

Click here for a field report from GutterGourmet & AlwaysHungryNY.com's BABBQ pictures >>

Big Apple BBQ Block Party FastPass Giveaway: Winners

June 10, 2009

AlwaysHungryNY.com had the honor of giving away three FastPasses to this weekend’s 7th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party (BABBP). We asked entrants to our FastPass Giveaway to answer 30 questions. If they responded correctly we judged their answers to the three Hot Seat Questions below and decided on three lucky winners.

1. If you could eat anywhere in the world tonight (free) where would it be?
2. What is the most impressive Barbecue you have ever eaten? Be specific.
3. Describe in detail the last time you truly unleashed your inner fat kid.

Each FastPass winner will be able to attend the Big Apple BBQ Block Party with a friend where they can share $100 of free BBQ using the express lines of the party’s food purveyors through the weekend. The three lucky contestants who answered all questions correctly and their responses to our Hot Seat Questions are after the jump.

Click here for the winning Hot Seat Answers and the lucky FastPass winners >>

Big Apple BBQ Block Party FASTPASS GIVEAWAY!

June 01, 2009

The 7th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party (BABBP) is around the corner and AlwaysHungryNY.com has the honor of giving away three FastPasses! So, if you missed the May 31st deadline for buying them or you just want to win one for free, enter the AHNY FASTPASS GIVEAWAY before end of day Friday (June 5th).

Entrants who successfully answer the 30 questions below, will be judged based on their answers to our AlwaysHungryNY.com Hot Seat Questions. We’ll select three winners. A FastPass allows you and a guest to eat $100 of free BBQ from the express lines of the Block Party’s food purveyors through the weekend. But honestly, if you do not know what a FastPass is, you should just reconsider your whole state of being.

What you get: A FastPass!
What you get to do: EAT for FREE and CUT the LINES
When the event takes place: June 13-14, 11am-7pm
Entering: Answering our 30 questions correctly enters your Hot Seat answers into our contest.

Please email us your answers at along with your contact information (name, email & phone) and if your entry is chosen you can pick up one free FastPass at AlwaysHungryNY.com’s headquarters.

Click here for the Big Apple BBQ Block Party FASTPASS GIVEAWAY questions! >>