Great Barbecue Has Landed in the Grove
The best Drinking Pig you'll ever find on Main Highway
Good barbecue can be elusive in Miami. And by elusive, I mean, “Sure, I’ll drive to West Kendall then wait in line, outside, in August on the off chance I can find a decent brisket.” So good news this weekend if you live east of the Palmetto: Drinking Pig – Chef Raheem Sealey’s pandemic-era popup – opens today in Coconut Grove. And while it’s not quite the front yard kickback his old North Miami spot was, at least you won’t get rained on.
It’ll live in the same courtyard as the recently-opened Mae’s Room and Michael Beltran’s burger emporium Chuggie’s. The vibe is still laid back and simple, but the beer coolers have been replaced with operative taps, the picnic tables swapped out for proper restaurant seats. The food is just as good, maybe even better. And for barbecue lovers, it’s reason to rejoice.
Is this just another “cool” BBQ place charging me $25 for 4 pieces of brisket?
No! This brisket is $20, first of all. But also it comes from Raheem Sealey, t…
