Famed New York barbecue spot Pig Beach BBQ is slated to open an outpost in Boston this fall inside South Boston pickleball-sports bar, PKL.
Popping with smoke-centric flavors, Pig Beach’s menu showcases standouts like brown sugar baby back ribs, Greek-inspired smoked lamb shoulder and vegan-friendly BBQ jackfruit. Devotees can even shop their sauces and seasonings, ranging from tangy and vinegar-forward to sweet and sizzling.
Founded in Brooklyn, Pig Beach currently has locations in Palm Beach, Florida; and Queens, New York. Founders Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride left Michelin-starred NYC restaurants to pursue their passion for 'cue, the restaurant's story goes. The result is an award-winning spot fusing comfort food classics with global flavors. Last year, Pig Beach pitmasters secured the Grand Champion title for ribs at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Memphis is one of the national gold standards for pit-smoked barbecue.
Pig Beach popped up at PKL for five days in June, perhaps testing the waters for this larger expansion. Now pickleball players can finish off their games with a heaping platter of smoked chicken wings any day of the week. Of course, diners don’t need to play pickleball to indulge. PKL's bars and restaurant are open to all.
The Boston location will join the local barbecue canon including the Smoke Shop, Sweet Cheeks and Blue Ribbon BBQ, which has a location at Time Out Market.
Pig Beach is currently slated to open mid-October at 64C St. inside PKL.