Rib King NYC™ 2025

We’re kicking off the summer of 2026 with our biggest Rib King NYC™ yet! Join us for Rib King NYC™ on May 23, 2026, at Industry City, where 20+ chefs, restaurants, and BBQ experts will be smoking, saucing, grilling, and glazing their very best ribs, all vying for the 2026 Rib King™ crown. And we don’t stop at just the ribs.

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Read more about what it’s like to compete at Rib King NYC™ in this post from NYC BBQ

Kickoff Summer with
Rib King NYC™
2026

Food Karma Projects and NYC BBQ bring together the best restaurants, chefs, and drinkmakers to present an all-access, mouthwatering celebration. Tickets on sale now.

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Chefs, News, Past Event Recaps & Updates

Updates are posted below as we get closer to the event date. Click to view Chef interviews, past event recaps, updated participant info, details on beverages, sponsors, prizes and more.

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Want to get involved?​

Media & Press

Reach out via our contact page if you are looking for more details for writing about or covering this event.

Sponsors & Vendors

We can’t do this without the help of some great partners. Use our contact form to learn more info.

Volunteers​ & Other

We often need help from volunteers on a variety of aspects and event. Contact us to learn more.

Contact Foodkarma (at) gmail.com for more info on sponsorship, volunteers or press.

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