Fette Sau

Top choice in Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick


The atmosphere is unfussy, but the reverence for smoky meat is indubitable at the 'Fat Pig,' Brooklyn's best house of barbecue. The cement floor and inside-outside feel echo the garage that once operated from this space, while shared trestles and an 'order by the pound' system put lovers of brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken and ancho-chili-spiced sausage further at ease.

Completing the package are sides of German-style potato salad, pickles and garlic broccoli, and a stout wooden bar serving craft beers and a great range of bourbon, whiskey and cocktails.


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