"Many of the BBQ spots on this list have outdoor space, but none of them can compete with Pig Beach. The courtyard at this restaurant next to the Gowanus Canal is about the size of a quidditch pitch. The best thing here is the very messy cheeseburger that you can get with one, two, or three patties. But if you want more traditional BBQ, get the sampler platter, which includes ribs, pork shoulder, and turkey. Come here in the summertime, when you can spend an afternoon drinking frozen cocktails with friends while feeding cornbread to other people’s dogs." - Neha Talreja, Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim, Matt Tervooren