Federalist Pig
Barbecue restaurant · Adams Morgan
1654 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Highlights
Wood-smoked BBQ featuring brisket, ribs, and chicken wings
Wood-smoked BBQ featuring brisket, ribs, and chicken wings
"Rob Sonderman is one of the biggest names in D.C.’s small barbecue scene. The pitmaster was schooled at (now-closed) Hill Country and drew acclaim for brisket and fried onion sandwiches and crispy Brussels sprouts when he founded DCity Smokehouse. He’s gained steam at Federalist Pig, where the wings are a big hit, too. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (or until sell-out). Sonderman and partner Steve Salis also run the show at Petworth chicken shack Honeymoon." - Tierney Plumb
"Pitmaster Rob Sonderman made it to Netflix fame after his restaurant was name-dropped in the sixth and final season of House of Cards. The Federalist Pig dish in question happened to be the pork ribs: other dishes include smoky goods like pork shoulder, sliced brisket, fried Brussels spouts, and stunty sandwiches; the restaurant is generally thought of as one of DC’s best barbecue options." - Missy Frederick
"Rob Sonderman is one of the biggest names in D.C.’s small barbecue scene. The pitmaster was schooled at Hill Country and drew acclaim for brisket and fried onion sandwiches and crispy Brussels sprouts when he founded DCity Smokehouse. He’s gained steam at Federalist Pig, where the wings are a big hit, too. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (or until sell-out). Sonderman and partner Steve Salis also run the show at Petworth chicken shack Honeymoon." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff
"Prepare to get messy. This fried chicken sandwich, referred to as the “Jimmy Muscles,” is a chicken breast sandwich piled high with pork belly, jalapeno relish, a sticky garlic and ranch sauce, and herbs on a sesame seed bun." - Tim Ebner
"The nation's capital unites over their love of owner Steve Salis's barbecue at the Federalist Pig. The pitmaster's wood-smoked pork, brisket, and turkey might be some of the best ‘cue you’ll find in town." - Kevin Chau
