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Gothamist was cautiously excited, when we learned that a brand-new barbeque joint, Pig 'n Out, was opening in Brooklyn Heights. Now that the Henry Street spot has been operational for a few weeks, it seemed time we put their 'cue to the test.
The menu is expansive, but we managed to narrow the field:
- Tommy's Red Hot Chicks (Pig n' Out's spicy smoked chicken wing offering)
- St. Louis Style Baby Back Ribs
- Barbequed Brisket
- Sides: Mashed Potato, Corn on the Cob, Dirty Rice and Slammin' Slaw
We also selected two varieties of Pit Barbeque sauce, Memphis and Kansas City Smoky.
The verdict? (C'mon, didn't you read the title of the posting?) Blah!
The wings were overly sweet and gloppy, delivering absolutely none of the menu's promised smoky or crispy qualities. The ribs were scorched black and oozed fat. The brisket, although plenty smoky, was tough. As for the sides, the mashed potatoes were acceptable, the corn was scorched (tasting like burnt popcorn), and the dirty rice was undercooked, as well as decidedly "un-dirty." The saving grace? The Slammin' Slaw - definitely housemade, coarsely shredded and, refreshingly, not doused in mayonnaise.
But, is fabulous cole slaw enough to get Gothamist to cross Pig 'n Out's doorstep again? Probably not. Although we recognize that BBQ is actually a very complex culinary art form, we just can't abide barbeque that isn't up to snuff. Perhaps it's in deference to the miraculous gifts of champion pit masters. Perhaps it's in deference to our picky palates. Either way, Gothamist would've preferred Chinese take-out to Pig n' Out's C-grade 'cue.
Pig 'n Out
60 Henry Street (btwn. Orange & Cranberry Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5547
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Well if that one was no good, try the new Dinosaur BBQ up in West Harlem. The NYer and the Times gave it mixed reviews but what would you expect them to know about ribs? also go here - www.hotinharlem.com/
Josh Cohen, former chef of Relish (Williamsburg), has a Carolina-style BBQ restaurant called Bisquit. It's on Flatbush Avenue off Seventh Avenue, right on the edge of Park Slope and Prospect Heights. Amazing. The once a month pig roast (by invitation if you sign up) is not to be missed.
Just to show good taste runs in the house, his gf Maya has a great little place on Smith St called Sample. No BBQ but worth the trek.
an "x" through piggly wiggly? haters!
oops -- didn't realize it was Mr. Piggly Wiggly. My bad. We mean him no ill-will. I was just looking for a "no-pig" or "no-bbq" type graphic. . .
What about Bone Lick on Greenwich Ave?
I found the Times review of Dino BBQ bittersweet. Sweet because it exactly matched my opinion. Bitter because Dino BBQ wasn't only so-so.
I'm sorry to hear that your experience was so unappealing. I would tend to agree that initially when Pig N out first open the restaurant was still trying to work out all the kinks. BUT based on my last visit, about a week ago. I found the food/flavor's much IMPROVED and quit APPETIZING. Additionally, the owner's have taken the initiative of soliciting response from their customers. I can honestly say that they have even implements a few of my suggestions, such as not limiting the free side. Over all I find the ambiance and food quit satisfying.
Hay... The PIG N OUT has been reviewed by the New York Post and is right up there with RUB and Bone Lick Park. You might want to revisit and rethink you review.
BBQ lover
Well PIG N OUT did it again. They now have been given great review by: New York Post, New York Daily New, New York Magazine, and FINALLY THE NEW YORK TIMES....... They have really come a long way.... The food is as amazing as the owners philosophy of serving all their customers as if they are all family members.... I can't say enough about the place.... JUST TRY IT and YOU'LL BE HOOKED>>>>>>>
Well PIG N OUT did it again. They now have been given great review by: New York Post, New York Daily New, New York Magazine, and FINALLY THE NEW YORK TIMES....... They have really come a long way.... The food is as amazing as the owners philosophy of serving all their customers as if they are all family members.... I can't say enough about the place.... JUST TRY IT and YOU'LL BE HOOKED>>>>>>>
Pioneer Bar-B-Q in Red Hook is a better bet.