Frey Smoked Meat Co.

"Frey Smoked Meat Co. gets its name from the owner Ray Gruezke's great-great-grandpa, who was a sausage maker in the French Quarter in the 19th century. This Mid-City barbecue spot not only turns out incredible sausage, barbecue sandwiches, and platters (try the St. Louis ribs), but it's also home to some of the best biscuits and cornbread in town, and host to a wealth of snack options, from loaded brisket fries and four different kinds of mac and cheese to craft cocktails and gigantic milkshakes." - Eater Staff, Clair Lorell

"This Mid City barbecue spot not only turns out incredible sausage, barbecue sandwiches, and platters (try the St. Louis Ribs), it’s also home to some of the best biscuits and cornbread in town, and is host to a wealth of snack options, from loaded brisket fries and four different kinds of mac, all available for delivery." - Clair Lorell

"This Mid City barbecue spot has reopened its dining room, but is still operating curbside pickup and offering delivery through third-party apps Uber Eats and D’livery Nola. Call to order from the full menu of sausage, barbecue sandwiches and platters, biscuits and cornbread, and a wealth of snacks from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday." - Clair Lorell

"This Mid City barbecue hot spot has some of the best sausage, biscuits, and brisket in town, but it also has a killer fried chicken sandwich. This one comes with two tenders in a soft brioche bun, sriracha aioli, and shredded iceberg lettuce. $11, available at lunch and dinner." - Clair Lorell

"Chef Gruezke isn’t completely bowing out of the NOLA (or Mid City) restaurant scene, however. Gruezke will continue to run Frey Smoked Meat Co., which the chef opened in 2016 and named after his great-great-grandfather, who ran a French Market stall in the mid-1800s." - Alison Baitz