Holy Ground

Chef Spotlight: Holy Ground's Franco V

"Holy Ground, a barbecue speakeasy on Reade Street in TriBeCa, is the first space outside of a backyard that Franco serves his barbecue. The 59-seat basement dining room features dim hanging lamps and red booths, providing an enchanted setting for late-night gorging on Franco’s 'New York-style barbecue'. Distinct dining areas—with names like the Chapel Room, Bunny’s Hideaway, and Foxy’s Lair—are part of the allure. The old-school menu and mahogany interior pay homage to historic New York steakhouses, with updated spins on sides alongside brisket and pork shoulder entrées hot off the grill. Its 'thousand dollar' dry-aged bone-in rib eye steak, though priced at $130, reflects the pride in serving it." - Marguerite Imbert