UWS Restaurant Named Among Best BBQ Eateries In New York City

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — An Upper West Side eatery was just named among the best barbecue restaurants in New York City.

Eater NY recently published its list of "NYC's 22 Essential Barbecue Restaurant," and Au Jus at 2621 Broadway, near the corner of West 99th Street, earned a spot on the list.

Here's what the food news and review website had to say about the Upper West Side eatery.

"This Manhattan Valley meat restaurant, part of a mini-chain, specializes in Oklahoma barbecue and takes the concept further than Mable’s in Brooklyn," Eater NY wrote. "The hot links sandwich (tell them to hold the lettuce) is the number one thing to get, but the Sooners-style ribs and smoked bologna are also interesting, especially for barbecue enthusiasts jaded by the usual choices."

Aus Jus opened first on the Upper East Side in 2012 with a focus on roasted meats, sides, sandwiches, and homemade soups. Since then, the eatery has expanded its Oklahoma BBQ that included pork ribs, short ribs, brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, corned beef, coleslaw, pickled onions, and more.

It also has locations in Harlem and Brooklyn.

The barbecue preparations can take 12 hours or more as they deploy a variety of family recipes.

In French, Au Jus translates to "with its own juice," meaning the natural juice that comes from something as it cooks.

You can find out more about Aus Jus on its website.