BY CAROLYN ONOFREY

On Monday, July 20th I had the pleasure of attending a Beach Side BBQ at the Water Taxi Beach in at South Street Seaport hosted by Time Out New York’s Dining and Libation Society.

The concept was simple, open bar (sponsored by DonQ Rum, mixing up variations on mojitos) and all you can eat BBQ featuring the delectable BBQ bits of Fatty ‘Cue restaurant in Brooklyn for $40.00 a ticket.  The Dining and Libation Society hosts events just like this one every month, featuring a different New York City restaurant.  With only a limited number of tickets available for each event (150 for this particular one), it is a great way to indulge your foodie desires in the company of like-minded individuals!

“Big Lou” Elrose and Pit Master Robbie Richter prepare ribs at the Beachside BBQ

As I arrived, hors d’oeuvres were being passed including grilled shrimp over mango salsa, a sweet and smokey treat, juicy sliders, a delectable oyster served in its shell, and homemade ginger ale, refreshing with a great bite.

A little bit of everything! - BBQ selection at the Beachside BBQ

After a few words from the new Dining Out editor from Time Out, Jordana Rothman and Rick Carmac, spokesman for Fatty ‘Cue, the BBQ was served buffet style featuring a dish from all the essential wildlife including cow, chicken, pig, and lamb.  Stand outs were the pork ribs, a smokey and savory blend of Indonesian spices with a sweet smoked fish palm glaze and the oh-so tender 16 hour smoked Brandt beef, finished with a soy glaze and peanuts.  The pole beans with with garlic and goat yogurt were a great side dish and complement to all the BBQ.

A Smore pie was provided by First Prize Pies for dessert, the perfect ending to a comfort food filled night; the only things that was missing was the campfire on the beach!