Big Apple Barbecue (BBQ) 2010

Published on May 23rd, 2011 by Natasha McEachron

Ahh barbecue; how can you not love it? Dry rubbed, slathered in sauce, sauce on the side. Speaking of sides: Texas Toast, corn on the cob, coleslaw, baked beans…I could go on forever. I love food and I’m especially fond of barbecue.

Fortunately, once a year restaurants from around the country gather in New York City’s Madison Square Park for the Big Apple BBQ. The BBQ is a weekend long block party where slabs of ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, and sausages are served up to thousands of New Yorkers.

The BBQ offers a great opportunity for event photography and on location food photography. However, a drawback would be that attendees are kept some distance from the prep areas but I found it wasn’t much of an issue with a zoom lens.

The 2011 Big Apple BBQ will take place in Madison Square Park between the hours of 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM on June 11-12. For more information visit the Big Apple BBQ website.