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Blue Smoke, a popular barbecue restaurant in Battery Park City, is closing its doors in December after 12 years.
The restaurant was a key player in New York City's barbecue renaissance and helped establish the annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party.
The closure follows the 2020 closure of Blue Smoke's Flatiron location during the pandemic.
Blue Smoke is known for its Memphis and St. Louis-style ribs smoked over cherry wood, as well as its Texas-style brisket sandwich and barbecued chicken.
Union Square Hospitality Group, the restaurant's parent company, will support its team members during the transition, offering opportunities within the larger company.
Blue Smoke in Battery Park City to Close Its Doors After 12 Years
Danny Meyer's popular barbecue restaurant, Blue Smoke, is closing its Battery Park City location in December, marking the end of an era for the restaurant that helped define New York City's barbecue scene.
The restaurant, which opened in 2011, played a key role in the rise of barbecue in the city, contributing to the establishment of the annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in Madison Square Park. Blue Smoke's Flatiron location, which opened in 2002, closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chef Christine Espinal-Rosa has been leading the Battery Park City location, known for its Memphis and St. Louis-style ribs smoked over cherry wood. The restaurant has also gained recognition for its Texas-style brisket sandwich and barbecued chicken.
While the closure marks a significant loss for barbecue enthusiasts, Union Square Hospitality Group, the restaurant's parent company, has promised to support its team members during this transition, offering opportunities within the larger company.
Blue Smoke is planning to host a series of events leading up to its December closure, celebrating its 20-year legacy.
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