Virgil's Real BBQ Hosts East vs. West BBQ Challenge This May

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Virgil’s Real BBQ has a month-long, coast-to-coast culinary competition that transforms the restaurant into an interactive, flavor-driven experience

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For all the finger lickin' BBQ fanatics across NYC, one of the city's most iconic BBQ destinations is giving diners a reason to head straight to Times Square this May for National BBQ Month.

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Virgil’s Real BBQ is celebrating with a month-long, coast-to-coast culinary competition that transforms the restaurant into an interactive, flavor-driven experience . The NYC flagship will go head-to-head with its Las Vegas counterpart in a playful East vs. West BBQ Challenge , complete with weekly themed menus, creative collaborations, and a final Rib Off showdown to crown a winner. For food lovers, travelers, and locals alike, it’s a compelling reason to experience BBQ in NYC right now.

Here are some events during this exciting month!

-Global BBQ: Pitmasters go global, each representing their coast through international BBQ influences.

-BBQ & Booze - A collaboration between kitchen and bar—pairing BBQ dishes with cocktails built around shared ingredients

-Spaghetti Western - A crossover with Carmine’s, blending Italian comfort food with classic BBQ techniques.

-Phone a Friend: Guest collaborators join the pitmasters for exclusive dishes.

With over 30 years in Times Square, Virgil’s continues to define what BBQ looks like in NYC and this campaign positions it as a must-visit destination during one of the city’s busiest travel months.

For more information on Virgil's Real BBQ, please visit Virgil's Real Barbecue | Southern Style BBQ .

Photo Credit: Virgil's Real BBQ NYC.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfood-wine/article/VIRGILS-REAL-BBQ-for-National-BBQ-Month-in-May-20260510)._