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Bark Barbecue Opens Its 8,000-Square-Foot Bushwick Flagship in Brooklyn, NYC
Bark Barbecue, the Dominican-meets-Central-Texas smokehouse that began in a Queens yard, has opened an 8,000-square-foot flagship at 25 Thames St in Bushwick, anchored by brisket, carnitas, chicharron and the Tres Golpes sandwich.
By NBT Editors · 2026-10-12
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A barbecue operation that started in a Queens yard now has a home of its own in Brooklyn. Bark Barbecue, which pairs Dominican flavors with Central Texas smoking technique, has opened an 8,000-square-foot flagship at 25 Thames St in Bushwick.
The idea is simple to state: Dominican flavor, cooked with Texas methods. The menu is anchored by brisket, carnitas, chicharron and the Tres Golpes sandwich, a nod to the classic Dominican breakfast combination and a good window into how the kitchen thinks.
Sides lean Caribbean. Maduros, the fried ripe plantains, and quesos fritos, fried cheese, sit alongside the smoked meats. Diners have singled out the pork belly and brisket sandwiches, where the savory depth of the smoke meets a sweeter, more tropical edge.
The size of the space matters. The restaurant takes private parties and offers catering for occasions large and small, from birthdays and holiday gatherings to corporate events and wedding festivities. Bark also ships its barbecue nationwide through Goldbelly.
For anyone exploring Bushwick, this is a place to go with a group and share. Order a mix of meats and sides, and you get a clear picture of how Queens-born Dominican cooking and Texas smokehouse tradition fit together on one tray.
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