Kick off the 2024 Memorial Day Weekend at Rib King NYC, nominated for ‘Best of the Fests’ in 8it’s 2023 Pop-Up Awards. On May 25, 2024, Food Karma Projects and NYC BBQ bring together the best restaurants, chefs, and drinks to present an all-access, mouthwatering celebration at Industry City in Brooklyn.
Chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants and rising stars from across the region celebrate summer’s bounty and lay out a smorgasbord of ribs for everyone.
Expect the best as we finalize this year’s line up! Check out this chef preview for 2024 with more coming soon and subject to change:
- Christine Espinal Rosa of Blue Smoke – Brisket King® NYC 2023 Runner-Up
- Garth Caruso of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
- Jeff Lutonsky and Meghan Love of Mable’s Smokehouse
- Cenobio Canalizo and Eric Springer of Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ
- Cheryl Antoncic of Bear’s Smokehouse, Rib King NYC 2023 Winner
- Dhanapol “Oak” Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI
- Chef Ray Sheehan of Chef Ray’s – Sauce King 2020 Grand Champion
- Robert Austin Cho of Kimchi Smoke
- Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ, Pig Island NYC 2023 Best in Show
- Alexandra Donnadio of Iron & Oak Catering, Featured on Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef”
- Jose Perez of Archie Moore’s and The Meat Truck, Rib King NYC 2023 Winner
- Darlene Lawrence of Sands Jerk Hut
- Samuel Alleyne of Big Bob Gibson‘s Memphis in May Team
- Anthony Scerri of Smoke Sweats, Rib King NYC 2023 Winner
- Fefe Anggono of Taste of Surabaya and NY Indonesian Food Bazaar
- and more to come
Get your fill of ribs at this all-access event, then explore even more food from the grills and smokers, like Cabot Cheddar Grilled Cheese, a vegetable grilling station from Jimmy’s No. 43, and 24+ month aged Kentucky ham from Dakota Hams, sliced on-site by The Master Ham NYC.
Try award-winning hot sauces from Sauce King NYC like 718 Heat Factory, Coney Island Saucery, and Rocket Fuel Hot Sauce. Snag crunchy, tangy pickles and fresh kimchi from producers like Goshen Foods, desserts from MumsKitchens NYC, and more delectable bites to balance out all the smoking hot flavors.
Choose from a wide selection of spirits, cocktails, craft beers, indie whiskeys, and wines, including Bubba’s Secret Stills and New Riff Distilling, then stroll down Hard Cider Alley and find your next favorite cider (don’t miss Barikka Basque Cider). Groove to live music and a DJ booth as we set the stage for summer.
Buy your tickets now and be a part of the hottest summer kickoff of 2024 at Rib King NYC. Save on tickets when you snap up our limited Two-Pack Specials for you and a lucky friend.
Remember, outdoors event, rain or shine. The lineup and offerings are subject to change, and no refunds are offered. Attendees must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages.
For the latest information and sneak peeks, follow along on social media @ribkingnyc.