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we really enjoyed Fette Sau. the beer by the gallon and 1/2 gallon is a good deal, and they have some good stuff on tap -- expected, of course, from the Spuyten Duyvil owners. the pork belly bacon and ribs are certainly the best choices. the rub on the ribs is flavorful, complex -- we fought over the bones. the pork belly bacon is deliciously moist (and fatty). the brisket, i could take or leave. the pulled pork is pretty decent, but without sauce (i'd recommend the vinegar on it) can be dry. i did wish that they had a better selection of sauces for the meats -- just vinegar, ketchup, and mole (?), i think. potato salad is also great. we really enjoyed Fette Sau, but we got there pretty early after reading that they ran out of food during the first few days. after we sat down (at around 6, i think) the line started getting out the door. they're VERY slow with service, since it's just one little counter, and one woman meticulously cutting and weighing the meat that you purchase by the pound.

Went there after reading mixed reviews about this place the other night. Got in line at 7:45, but the time we made it to the counter, 45 minutes later, they were out of most of the food. We ended up getting scraps of the flank steak (overcooked & dried out) the bacon (pure fat) the scraps of the brisket (dried out except for the fat) and the baked beans (which was the best part, but was not that good) I don't understand why people think this place is that good. Is it because BBQ is rare in NYC and people will eat anything and think its good? Being born and raised outside of Memphis, I can tell you its not that good. Overpriced fatty meats and long lines to get slim pickins of food. Also everyone working there had an attitude. Smells good, but leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

Same owners (plus a few extra partners) as the Belgium beer bar across the street Spuyten Duval, one of my favorite bars in the boroughs. Fetter Sau was very good, super friendly staff, generous whiskey selection and a great assortment of beer on tap. The atmosphere is warm and consistant. Great choice for a meal before show at the Luna Lounge.