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N.Y. chefs face heated competition and sizzle in the Fairway-Daily News ‘BBQ in the Boros’ cookoff

After hours of grilling in the Fairway parking lot, an innovative chef from Staten Island came out on top. (NY Daily News 2012)

BBQ reigning champion outflanks rivals for second consecutive year

Once again, Tony Longobardi smoked the competition. The Staten Island man defended his title as his Legendary Flank Steak won the third annual Daily News BBQ in the Boros cook-off Thursday. (NY Daily News 2013)

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Crowds delight as NYC BBQ Cookoff comes to Historic Richmond Town

People's Choice 2014

"You could put as many flavors as you want in there, but it's really about how you cook it," Anthony Longobardi, of Richmond County Pit Bros., said.

The Island-based catering company says they slow-smoke their pulled pork Southern-style, injecting it with a sweet and savory marinade, then letting the meat sit for nine hours before cooking it over hickory and apple wood.

(silive.com 2014)

2015 NYC BBQ Cookoff at Historic Richmond Town made our jaws drop (and chew).

People's Choice 2015

Tony Longobardi & Richmond County Pit Bros- Staten Island, NY (silive.com 2015)

NYC BBQ Cookoff warms souls of hungry meat-lovers

People's Choice 2016

The annual competition is New York City's only International Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned "BBQ Cookoff." BBQers whip up ribs, pulled pork, brisket and chicken for a chance to win (silive.com 2016)

NYC BBQ Cookoff warms souls of hungry meat-lovers

People's Choice 2017

The People's Choice honors were tallied via attendees sending text messages for their favorite vendor. Several local teams won honors this year, with perennial favorite (Tony Longobardi's) Richmond County Pit Brothers taking the top prize (nycbbq.com 2017)