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"No-frills and smoke-scented since 2007, this Brooklyn barbecue standard-bearer built a following for mouthwatering brisket, spicy sausage, and pulled pork, even as, in the owner’s words, "Business has been very slow for the [last] 5 years." With a final service set for December 21, fans will still be able to find its Central Texas–style meats at the brand’s only other locale in Philadelphia come 2026." - Bettina Makalintal