Christopher Masto

Review of Delaney BBQ

Texas-style barbecue in New York City has been no ...

Texas-style barbecue in New York City has been no joke for over a decade. But when it comes to brisket, the new kid on the block reigns supreme. After studying from the masters, testing and refining the process through pop-up BrisketLab events, and a sellout crowdfunding campaign, Dan Delaney finally opened his smoked meat home base in Williamsburg.

A tiny space it is, where the man himself can often be found at the counter dispensing the goods. After a stop to grab some communal white bread, pickles, and onions, jostle your way to a seat (if you can) and the world melts away as the peppery, smokey, beefy brisket melts in your mouth. Realize you ordered way too much and take the delectably greasy leftovers home to enjoy as a late-night sandwich or in a decadent breakfast hash. Or come back to Delaney's for a breakfast taco (soon to be featured in its own popup TacoTown).