Drinking Pig BBQ

Inspired by a trip to Austin, former KYU chef Raheem Sealey opened Drinking Pig at the end of a North Miami cul-du-sac. Now, he's got a full-fledged location in Downtown (though it's currently only open Saturdays and Sundays from noon until they sell out). The vibe improves on the already fun frontyard aesthetic with a bar churning out cocktails and a communal table to eat beside the people you meet waiting in line. The reward for the wait: moist and tender brisket, just a bit of fat clinging to that pink-hued meat; smoky wings tossed in a mustard sauce; spicy sausage with a crunchy exterior; and baby back ribs so succulent they slide off the bone. For sides, there’s oozy mac and cheese, smoky beans, tangy slaw, collard greens spiked with smoky chicken and cornbread with salt crystallized over the top.