Now that the weather's getting warmer, it's time to hit the patio, break out the grill, and get smokin' (your meats, that is)!

Except for most in New York City, this is nothing but a mere suburban fantasy.

While New York is no Kansas City, St. Louis, or Dallas, which are perhaps the three great barbecue barons in the country, that doesn't mean that you can't find great barbecue in the Big Apple.

From moist briskets to meaty, juicy pork ribs and everything in between, we think that these 9 BBQ joints in NYY will satisfy your 'cue cravings.

(Oh, and you better not forget those southern sides like baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and collared greens.)

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1. Blue Smoke (various NYC locations)

With locations in Flatiron and Battery Park City, Blue Smoke kills it with southern barbecue fare.

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This hip spot even comes complete with live jazz music as you enjoy your 'cue, with favorites including pulled pork, ribs, and all the southern side treats you can imagine.

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2. Hill Country Barbecue (various NYC locations)

At Hill Country, the sweet teas are served in Mason jars and the meat comes no-frills attached, wrapped in brown paper and hand carved to order.

If you're really hungry or if you have a date, then try the Pitmaster combo, which comes with a quarter pound each of chicken and brisket, a pork spare rib, and a homemade Hill Country hot link.

With this, you also get your pick of two of their savory southern sides. The green bean casserole is a must, and their mac and cheese is perfectly creamy and cheesy.

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3. Hometown Barbeque (454 Van Brunt Street - Brooklyn)

Get ready for an excursion out to Red Hook for this worthwhile try for all barbecue lovers.

Hometown Barbeque executes flavors aside from just classic Texas BBQ super well. Start off with the sriracha hot wings, which have a nice kick and crunch to them.

Then go in for the 'cue. The brisket and pulled pork are fatty, tender, and moist, and their thick slices of corn bread are the perfect compliment to soak up all that juicy meat you're devouring.

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4. Mighty Quinn's Barbecue (various NYC locations)

Look out for the massive Brontosaurus Rib, which perhaps puts the mighty in Mighty Quinn's name, but you can enjoy everything else here just as much.

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The burnt end baked beans are full of smoky flavor and absolutely addictive, cole slaw comes either in mayo or vinegar, the sweet potatoes come full of sweet candied nuts, and the brisket is almost famous.

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5. Fette Sau (354 Metropolitan Avenue - Brooklyn)

At Fette Sau, the meat is carefully dry-rubbed, loaded with flavor, and smoked to perfection. Meats like Berkshire pork ribs and brisket are priced by the pound and plopped on a tray for you to enjoy.

Order it all. Savor these flavors. Repeat. (And don't forget about those sides!)

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6. Dinosaur Bar-B-Q (700 West 125th Street)

If you're looking for a fun spot to spend your Friday and/or Saturday nights, then hit up this Harlem BBQ outpost, but don't forget to try the food while you're at it (obviously).

The pork ribs are as authentic as barbecue gets, dry-rubbed and smoked St. Louis style.

The sides are southern comfort classics like fried green tomatoes done right.

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Their jumbo wings are larger than life-- well, maybe not THAT large, but they're definitely a handful-- and the sauces are tangy and spicy, so definitely won't want to wipe it off your fingertips.

Lick it up!

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7. John Brown Smokehouse (10-43 44th Drive - Queens)

At this Long Island City joint, pork is a pleasure that should you should not miss out on. As in pork belly and ribs, tender as tender can be in a melt-in-your-mouth kind of way, you know?

John Brown's burnt ends (the ends of a brisket) are dry-rubbed and cooked, making them slightly crunchy, but packed with that good, mouthwatering smoky flavor.

Finish (or start, whatever you wanna do) it all off with the cornbread, and you'll be good.

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8. Georgia's Eastside BBQ (192 Orchard Street)

Georgia's is a LES go-to for 'cue with kick-ass happy hour deals (#protip), where the beers are cheap (like we like 'em to be) and the sandwiches are only five bucks. Nice!

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There's also the pulled pork, which is a dish best served as a heaping meaty pile drenched in BBQ sauce.

And those spare ribs-- finger-lickin' good and never skimpy on the meat.

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9. Mable's Smokehouse and Banquet Hall (44 Berry Street - Brooklyn)

At Mable's, meats are plentiful and there's a sense of camaraderie surrounding the food, as seating is arranged in picnic tables, cafeteria style.

What's not to love about platters of hot link sausages, bold brisket, and flavorful pulled pork?

This is a perfect place to go to with friends, but keep in mind it's every man for himself when it comes to chowing down on this barbecue.

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