Grilled: 2008 Taste of the Nation

Sam Mason, Tailor

What do you think of the NYC barbecue craze?
I’m a Southern boy, so I have to appreciate it. I need more barbecue in my life.

Is it legit?
I’m a Southern boy, so it’s not real. I need some guy with three teeth making it.

Do you have a favorite NYC spot?
I’m a Virgil’s fan, which might be the wrong thing to say. I’m happy with the pulled pork from Virgil’s.