Jumpstart your summer with Rib King NYC™ on May 24, 2025, at Industry City’s Courtyard 1/2, 635 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn. Food Karma Projects and NYC BBQ bring you outstanding restaurants, chefs, and drinks at an all-inclusive Memorial Day Weekend celebration.
Get the best-of-the-best from the best-of-the-best, all in one place. At Rib King NYC™, chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants and rising stars from New York and beyond lay out a feast of ribs, smoky sides, and refreshing drinks.
We’re still finalizing the lineup for 2025, but check out some past participants for an idea of what to expect:
- Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ, Rib King NYC™ 2024 Winner
- Anthony Scerri of Smoke Sweats, Rib King NYC™ 2024 Runner-Up
- Darlene Lawrence of Sands Jerk Hut, Rib King NYC™ 2024 Friends of Firefighters People’s Choice Award Winner
- Christine Espinal Rosa of Blue Smoke – Brisket King® NYC 2023 Runner-Up
- Garth Caruso of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
- Cenobio Canalizo of Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ
- Oak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI
- 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
- Fefe Anggono of Taste of Surabaya
- Matt Vranic of The Dancing Pig
Get your fill of ribs at this all-inclusive event, then explore even more food from the grills and smokers, like Cabot Cheddar Grilled Cheese and a vegetable grilling station by Jimmy’s No. 43. Try award-winning hot sauces from Sauce King™ NYC, like 718 Heat Factory, L&L Infused, 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 the smoking hot flavors.
Usher in summer with a wide selection of rosé wines, spirits, cocktails, craft beers, and indie whiskeys, then stroll down Hard Cider Alley and find your next favorite cider.
Rib King NYC™ Tickets
Buy your VIP Rib King NYC™ tickets now and be a part of the most exclusive summer kickoff. With VIP Tickets and Packages, you’ll be ushered in at noon, a full hour before the general public. Meet and mingle with the chefs, grab an Anova Culinary Swag Bag with a special gift plus your Rib King NYC™ t-shirt, and let the party begin. Purchase your tickets before January 31, and we’ll waive the ticket processing fee!
Stay tuned for the full lineup announcement coming soon. For the latest information and sneak peeks, follow along on social media @ribkingnyc.
Rib King NYC™ is a 21+, rain-or-shine event. The lineup and offerings are subject to change, and all sales are final.
How to Get to Rib King NYC™ 2025
Rib King NYC™ is at Industry City’s Courtyard 1/2, 635 2nd Ave., Brooklyn, 11232.
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