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I learn something new every day. Now I know that Fette Sau means "fat pig" in German. And could there be a more clever name for a barbecue joint? And Fette Sau is as good as any cutesy-named barbecue place you will find in the New York area. Housed in a former garage in Williamsburg, Fette Sau is rustic; seating is wooden picnic tables -- in the warmer months there are tables outside in the small driveway leading to the restaurant. Service is from a counter; you order your meats by the weight, making it tough to control your intake. The meats, pork and beef, are organic and from local farms. Not all the cuts of meat are available daily. When I went, I was fortunate that barbecue pork belly (thicker, fattier bacon) was available. It was the first time that I ever experienced barbecue pork belly and it's one I want to repeat. The boneless beef ribs were perfectly smoked, charred on the outside and tender within, while the Berkshire rib chop, coated with fat to keep the thick, other white meat, moist was flavorful. The barbecue is so good here, don't bother with the sauces, but do try the burnt end baked beans, a meal in itself. Fette Sau also has a remarkable beer and bourbon list worth traveling for even if you are a vegetarian.
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User Reviews for Fette Sau
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Well worth the 30 minute wait in line
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I had never heard of Fette Sau before a friend dragged me there during a recent trip to New York. I'm not a big red meat eater - and had given it up for Lent - but took advantage...
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- posted on 05.04.12
- by atownzz
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Meat, meat, good grilled meat
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Fette Sau locates in the middle of interesting, nice and safe Williamsburg. We went there, because we knew what to expect. Fette Sau is a place for meat lovers. It also has large amount...
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- posted on 04.11.12
- by Risto_11
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Good meat, great beers on tap, avoid the broccoli
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So, this was a great dining experience as far as the BBQ goes. Not as good as Dinosaur Grill, but it still ranks up there, especially because of the atmosphere. You need to get there...
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- posted on 03.28.12
- by martianwalrus
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- tel: 718/963-3404
Address:
- 354 Metropolitan Avenue
- Btwn Havermeyer and Roebling sts., Williamsburg
- Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Hours:
- Sun-Thurs 5pm-2am; Fri-Sat 5pm-4am
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