There is Good Barbeque in New York City

I know those old Pace Think & Chunky commercials have altered your thoughts on this, but it is very possible to find good barbecue in New York City.

Here are just a few of the Big Apple's best barbecue options:

Texas Rotisserie & Grill - 2581 Broadway, New York, NY (2 other locations)

A favorite of Columbia University students, Texas Rotisserie & Grill, or Texas Grill for short, is one of the more eclectic barbecue options in New York City. With a menu that serves barbecue for meat lovers and vegetarians alike, Texas Grill is friendly to any diet. They offer a great lunch menu that has a ton of affordable options with decent size portions. Their BBQ Pulled Pork Wrap is a favorite during lunch hours, as is the ¼ chicken platter that cost a mere $5.95. Their dinner options get even better with carver platters, barbecue ribs, brisket and an array of seafood options. Of course, Texas Grill offers plenty of non-barbecue options as well, and I personally love starting my meals there with a few Buffalo wings before every meal!

Dallas BBQ - 241 W. 42^nd Street, New York, NY (6 other locations)

With several locations throughout the five boroughs, Dallas BBQ remains one of New York's favorite barbecue destinations. A little more commercial than your classic barbecue venue, Dallas BBQ has basically mastered coupling a few tiers of barbecue choices alongside some great sides and appetizers. So while their steak isn't the best, and their rotisserie chicken could be better, their barbecue-basted chicken roast, along with their brisket, fried shrimp and spare ribs, are all very palatable. When your pair those things up with some great "Texas size" chicken wings, frozen drinks, and cornbread, it makes for a very good time and a very, very satisfying meal.

Virgil's - 152 W. 44^th Street, New York, NY

One can only imagine what kind of hype would surround Virgil's if it weren't semi-hiding from the public along some "back-alley" to New York City's Time Square. Nevertheless, Virgil's has managed to build quite the reputation despite its location, as it is probably the go-to spot whenever a New Yorker wants the best barbecue in town. And Virgil's really does have the best barbecue, or "Virgil's Real Barbecue" as it is known. With heaping helpings of Sliced Texas Brisket, Owensboro Lamb, Pulled Carolina Pork, Smoked Maryland Ham, and Texas Links, this place is God's gift to food and a heart attack away from heaven. But maybe the slight decrease in life expectancy is worth it, because the food really is second to none when it comes to barbecue in New York City. Not only are the barbecue options that I mentioned top-notch, but the rest of their menu is power packed with barbecue items and recipes from all over the country, and their sides, such as their magnificent macaroni and cheese, are well above-par.