"An upstate favorite originally from Syracuse, Dinosaur opened its massive Gowanus outpost in 2013. Brooklynites line up in the cold for hearty portions of pit-smoked meats and live blues and rock. The long menu features the best St. Louis-style ribs this side of the Hudson, tender hand-pulled pork and an awesome brisket sandwich. The main attractions may be the slow-cooked animals, but vegetarians can pig out on fried green tomatoes and the killer mac and cheese." - Hyperakt