Bark Barbecue started as brisket smoked on a makeshift rig in an Ozone Park garage. Its first standalone restaurant just opened in Bushwick with seats for nearly 300

Bark Barbecue opened its first standalone restaurant on Wednesday, July 1 at 25 Thames Street in Bushwick, an 8,000-square-foot flagship with seating for nearly 300 people, the restaurant announced. Pitmaster Ruben Santana pairs Central Texas smoking technique with the flavors and traditions of his Dominican heritage, and the name refers to the flavorful outer crust that forms on smoked meats.