Fette Sau
Btwn Havermeyer and Roebling sts., Williamsburg
Cuisines: American
About
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.
