Billy Durney's guest appearances

Billy Durney

The Grape Nation

All in the Industry ®️

The Line

What's Eric Eating

Raw Ingredient's podcast

BBQ State of Mind

Best BBQ Show

Roland's Food Court

BBQ Interview Series - Kevin's BBQ Joints

Drifting 

Communal Table

Pat Martin

Chris Shepherd

Wayne Mueller

Katie Button

Daniel Vaughn

Scott Moore

Ken Goodman

John Winterman

Emma Bengtsson

Kwame Onwuachi

Sawyer Lewis

Cade Mercer

Mark Rosati

Brandon Hoy

Robin Wong

OwlTail

In Episode 5 of BBQ &amp; Wine with Erin Feges we talk to Billy Durney from Hometown Barbeque and Red Hook Tavern. See all things Hometown Barbeque here: https://hometownbbq.com  Hometown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownbarbque/  Hometown Miami Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownbbqmiami Hometown Barbeque Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hometownbarbque  See all things Red Hook Tavern here: https://www.redhooktavern.com Red Hook Tavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhooktavernbk/  Red Hook Tavern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redhooktavern Mentioned by Billy: "Wine Simple: A Totally Approachable Guide from a World-Class Sommelier" by Aldo Sohm: https://amzn.to/3txNegV  Feges Fun Stuff  See all things Feges BBQ here: https://fegesbbq.com  1 Year Anniversary Party Father’s Day: https://www.instagram.com/p/CedkEHLOo2H 🔥Saturday, June 18, 2-6pm🔥 🐖 Patrick will be cooking whole hog on the patio and whole hog menu specials will be available! 🍺 Half off Lone Star beers + $20 Lone Star buckets! 🧂Sauce &amp; Rub trios on sale!! 🧢 All merch 10% off! 🪕 Live music by John Egan! (@gindiaries) Specials: Tuesdays - $ 30.00 For Whole Racks of Ribs - 5 pm - 9 pm Wednesdays - Kids eat free from 5 pm - 9 pm Also, Wednesday Nights are STEAK NIGHT Els Jelipins: https://www.jennyandfrancois.com/wines-2/spain/els-jelipins/  2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru: https://tinyurl.com/2k6uxpfs  Arnot Robert’s Pinot Noir: https://tinyurl.com/bpa2p4kt

In Episode 5 of BBQ &amp; Wine with Erin Feges we talk to Billy Durney from Hometown Barbeque and Red Hook Tavern. See all things Hometown Barbeque here: <a href="https://hometownbbq.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hometownbbq.com </a> Hometown Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hometownbarbque/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hometownbarbque/ </a> Hometown Miami Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hometownbbqmiami" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hometownbbqmiami</a> Hometown Barbeque Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hometownbarbque" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hometownbarbque </a> See all things Red Hook Tavern here: <a href="https://www.redhooktavern.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.redhooktavern.com</a> Red Hook Tavern Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redhooktavernbk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/redhooktavernbk/ </a> Red Hook Tavern Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redhooktavern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/redhooktavern</a> Mentioned by Billy: "Wine Simple: A Totally Approachable Guide from a World-Class Sommelier" by Aldo Sohm: <a href="https://amzn.to/3txNegV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3txNegV </a> Feges Fun Stuff See all things Feges BBQ here: <a href="https://fegesbbq.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fegesbbq.com </a> 1 Year Anniversary Party Father’s Day: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CedkEHLOo2H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/CedkEHLOo2H</a> 🔥Saturday, June 18, 2-6pm🔥 🐖 Patrick will be cooking whole hog on the patio and whole hog menu specials will be available! 🍺 Half off Lone Star beers + $20 Lone Star buckets! 🧂Sauce &amp; Rub trios on sale!! 🧢 All merch 10% off! 🪕 Live music by John Egan! (@gindiaries) Specials: Tuesdays - $ 30.00 For Whole Racks of Ribs - 5 pm - 9 pm Wednesdays - Kids eat free from 5 pm - 9 pm Also, Wednesday Nights are STEAK NIGHT Els Jelipins: <a href="https://www.jennyandfrancois.com/wines-2/spain/els-jelipins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jennyandfrancois.com/wines-2/spain/els-jelipins/ </a> 2017 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2k6uxpfs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/2k6uxpfs </a> Arnot Robert’s Pinot Noir: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bpa2p4kt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/bpa2p4kt</a>

BBQ & Wine - Episode5 Featuring Billy Durney

Mark Iacono

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by two legendary restaurateurs in the backyard of Lucali in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. First, Mark Iacono, well revered pizzaiolo and owner of Lucali in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, which he founded in 2006 and has since received national recognition. Mark recently opened Baby Luc's, a new slice shop down the block from Lucali, plus, he’s expanded his beloved pizzeria to Miami. Prior to finding Lucali, Mark worked in construction and focused on granite and marble fabrication. He has starred in multiple shows including Netflix's Ugly Delicious, The Pizza Show and Munchies. And, secondly, Billy Durney, owner of Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook, Industry City and Miami, and Red Hook Tavern in Red Hook, Brooklyn. After almost 20 years in the security and private protection field, Billy fulfilled a longtime dream by becoming head pitmaster, opening Hometown in 2013 to great success, going on to further expansion. In 2019, he launched the popular Red Hook Tavern, and he has been featured in national media, including Good Morning America, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Food Network, and more. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to find your people; Speed Round; Industry News discussion on the state of restaurants in NYC since the pandemic; and Solo Dining experience at landmark Gage and Tollner in Downtown, Brooklyn. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by two legendary restaurateurs in the backyard of Lucali in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. First, Mark Iacono, well revered pizzaiolo and owner of <a href="https://www.lucalibrooklyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucali</a> in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, which he founded in 2006 and has since received national recognition. Mark recently opened <a href="https://www.babylucs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Luc's</a>, a new slice shop down the block from Lucali, plus, he’s expanded his beloved pizzeria to Miami. Prior to finding Lucali, Mark worked in construction and focused on granite and marble fabrication. He has starred in multiple shows including Netflix's Ugly Delicious, The Pizza Show and Munchies. And, secondly, Billy Durney, owner of <a href="https://hometownbbq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hometown Bar-B-Que</a> in Red Hook, Industry City and Miami, and <a href="https://www.redhooktavern.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Hook Tavern</a> in Red Hook, Brooklyn. After almost 20 years in the security and private protection field, Billy fulfilled a longtime dream by becoming head pitmaster, opening Hometown in 2013 to great success, going on to further expansion. In 2019, he launched the popular Red Hook Tavern, and he has been featured in national media, including Good Morning America, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Food Network, and more. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to find your people; Speed Round; Industry News discussion on the state of restaurants in NYC since the pandemic; and Solo Dining experience at landmark Gage and Tollner in Downtown, Brooklyn. Listen at <a href="https://heritageradionetwork.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heritage Radio Network</a>; subscribe/rate/review our show at<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-the-industry/id819549938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/heritage-radio-network/all-in-the-industry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1HXtgA0BsGzrlFBVVRD73q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. Follow us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allindustry/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@allindustry</a>. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by<a href="http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> becoming a member</a>!All in the Industry is Powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Mark Iacono, Lucali, Baby Luc's; Billy Durney, Hometown Bar-B-Que, Red Hook Tavern

Billy Durney is no stranger to adversity. Built during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Billy’s beloved Hometown Bar-B-Que restaurant is not only everyone’s favorite BBQ spot in the Northeast – it’s also a symbol of hope and perseverance. Now with Covid-19 threatening not only Hometown Bar-B-Que, but the restaurant industry as a whole, Billy discusses with JT the current state of the industry and how people can navigate getting back on their feet.

Billy Durney is no stranger to adversity. Built during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Billy’s beloved Hometown Bar-B-Que restaurant is not only everyone’s favorite BBQ spot in the Northeast – it’s also a symbol of hope and perseverance. Now with Covid-19 threatening not only Hometown Bar-B-Que, but the restaurant industry as a whole, Billy discusses with JT the current state of the industry and how people can navigate getting back on their feet.

From Home Edition | It’s the Billy Durney way to give back in hard times. 

Jeff Porter

"Brooklyn’s own Billy Durney grew up to follow in his Dad’s footsteps. After a long career in private security, Billy left to pursue his love of BBQ. As a kid he got a whiff of that burning BBQ wood at his Grandma’s house and later in Texas.  He opened Hometown BBQ in Red Hook, Brooklyn in 2013, and the rest they say is history. He later opened Red Hook Tavern, and a Hometown BBQ in Industry City and Miami. He has also brought his love of natural wines front and center at Red Hook Tavern.Jeff Porter left wine jobs on the west coast to come east and spend over 10 years at the Batali/Bastianich Hospitality Group, including Del Posto, Jeff ultimately rose to Beverage Operations Director for the group. He is now a hospitality and beverage consultant based out of NYC and has a deep love and knowledge of Italian wines.The Grape Nation is powered by Simplecast.

"Brooklyn’s own <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wdurney/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billy Durney</a> grew up to follow in his Dad’s footsteps. After a long career in private security, Billy left to pursue his love of BBQ. As a kid he got a whiff of that burning BBQ wood at his Grandma’s house and later in Texas.  He opened Hometown BBQ in Red Hook, Brooklyn in 2013, and the rest they say is history. He later opened Red Hook Tavern, and a Hometown BBQ in Industry City and Miami. He has also brought his love of natural wines front and center at Red Hook Tavern.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drinkeatlove/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Porter</a> left wine jobs on the west coast to come east and spend over 10 years at the Batali/Bastianich Hospitality Group, including Del Posto, Jeff ultimately rose to Beverage Operations Director for the group. He is now a hospitality and beverage consultant based out of NYC and has a deep love and knowledge of Italian wines.The Grape Nation is powered by<a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Simplecast</a>.

Billy Durney and Jeff Porter

New York City. I hear it never sleeps. If you cook BBQ you know that sleep isn’t always an option. Hard work sometimes means losing some sleep. Now if you’re looking for hardworking people, New York is not a bad place to start.  If you are looking for Texas BBQ in NYC you only have a few destinations. In fact, one of the best spots isn’t on the island of Manhattan. It’s in a small neighborhood in a corner of Brooklyn called Red Hook. The restaurant, Hometown BBQ. The owner and creator is named Billy Durney  Billy Durney didn’t start his life wanting to cook BBQ. He worked private security for celebrities and traveled all over the world. During his travels he discovered BBQ. His most memorable stop was eating at Louie Mueller BBQ. From then on he knew he’d quit the road and start cooking barbecue.  Billy is known for his big heart. When he was building out his restaurant the first time in 2012 hurricane Sandy destroyed everything in the building except his smoker. Even after this devastating loss he lit the fire and started cooking for the people of Red Hook who were rebuilding from the storm.  He told me he had 20 minutes and we ended up hanging out for an hour. He’s a great friend of Wayne Mueller who is also a great friend of the show. He’s a big sweetheart who loves his life. He has nothing but amazing things to say to all the people in his restaurant. He even dragged his pit boss Michael Conlon in to talk to us about their experiences at Memphis in May.    Please enjoy this fun conversation with Billy Durney at Hometown BBQ.  Thank you for listening and if you liked the show please leave a 5 star rating on apple podcasts. It helps the show grow and get discovered. If you didn’t like the show you can write me at yoni@bestbbqshow.com. Tag us in all of your meat posts and if you see people getting a little too friendly with their bbq, remind them #dontsqueezeyourmeat!   Tag us in all your social media with @bestbarbecue. Facebook Instagram Watch us on YouTube!

New York City. I hear it never sleeps. If you cook BBQ you know that sleep isn’t always an option. Hard work sometimes means losing some sleep. Now if you’re looking for hardworking people, New York is not a bad place to start. If you are looking for Texas BBQ in NYC you only have a few destinations. In fact, one of the best spots isn’t on the island of Manhattan. It’s in a small neighborhood in a corner of Brooklyn called Red Hook. The restaurant, Hometown BBQ. The owner and creator is named Billy Durney Billy Durney didn’t start his life wanting to cook BBQ. He worked private security for celebrities and traveled all over the world. During his travels he discovered BBQ. His most memorable stop was eating at Louie Mueller BBQ. From then on he knew he’d quit the road and start cooking barbecue. Billy is known for his big heart. When he was building out his restaurant the first time in 2012 hurricane Sandy destroyed everything in the building except his smoker. Even after this devastating loss he lit the fire and started cooking for the people of Red Hook who were rebuilding from the storm. He told me he had 20 minutes and we ended up hanging out for an hour. He’s a great friend of Wayne Mueller who is also a great friend of the show. He’s a big sweetheart who loves his life. He has nothing but amazing things to say to all the people in his restaurant. He even dragged his pit boss Michael Conlon in to talk to us about their experiences at Memphis in May. Please enjoy this fun conversation with Billy Durney at Hometown BBQ. Thank you for listening and if you liked the show please leave a 5 star rating on apple podcasts. It helps the show grow and get discovered. If you didn’t like the show you can write me at yoni@bestbbqshow.com. Tag us in all of your meat posts and if you see people getting a little too friendly with their bbq, remind them #dontsqueezeyourmeat! Tag us in all your social media with @bestbarbecue. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bestbbqshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> I<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bestbarbecue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nstagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC99iAPEAsTs7vPzov8mygPA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch us on YouTube!</a>

#110 - Billy Durney

For many years, Billy Durney's career as a bodyguard for some extremely famous clients took him all over the world, but being at home with his family was increasingly what fueled his fire—especially in the wake of 9/11, when he suffered significant loss and developed PTSD. In 2012, Durney was close to opening Hometown BBQ when disaster struck again in the form of Superstorm Sandy. It devastated large swaths of his Brooklyn neighborhood—including his restaurant—but Durney and team took to the sidewalks to feed the community. Now, the celebrated pitmaster is learning to take care of his own wellbeing, one meditation session at a time.Learn more about Billy and Hometown BBQ: https://hometownbbq.com/menu/Follow Billy on IG &amp; FB: @hometownbarbque Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many years, Billy Durney's career as a bodyguard for some extremely famous clients took him all over the world, but being at home with his family was increasingly what fueled his fire—especially in the wake of 9/11, when he suffered significant loss and developed PTSD. In 2012, Durney was close to opening Hometown BBQ when disaster struck again in the form of Superstorm Sandy. It devastated large swaths of his Brooklyn neighborhood—including his restaurant—but Durney and team took to the sidewalks to feed the community. Now, the celebrated pitmaster is learning to take care of his own wellbeing, one meditation session at a time. Learn more about Billy and Hometown BBQ: <a href="https://hometownbbq.com/menu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hometownbbq.com/menu/</a> Follow Billy on IG &amp; FB: @hometownbarbque Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Billy Durney Talks About PTSD, Going Into the BBQ Biz, and Feeding a Community in Crisis

The Brooklyn barbecue king and Tennessee whole hog master, in Houston for the star-studded Southern Smoke fundraiser, have stories for Chris and Greg.Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&amp;origin=newsroom&amp;ipid=podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brooklyn barbecue king and Tennessee whole hog master, in Houston for the star-studded Southern Smoke fundraiser, have stories for Chris and Greg.<a href="https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&amp;origin=newsroom&amp;ipid=podcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&amp;origin=newsroom&amp;ipid=podcast</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep39: Good times with Billy Durney and Pat Martin

On today's episode of the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Mary Clarkson, owner of Avondale Food and Wine. Eric and Mary go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Ronnie Killen opening a Tex-Mex concept, Maba Pan-Asian Diner closing, The Rustic opening in Houston, Pat Green, The Waffle Bus, and much more! In this week's Restaurants of the Week, Avondale Food and Wine, La Lucha, and Sweet Bribery are featured.  In the Guest of the Week section, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric is joined by Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que. Eric and Billy discuss how a guy goes from doing security for celebs to owning his own BBQ restaurant, opening a BBQ restaurant in New York, what goes into being unique, meeting Chris Shepherd, who Billy learned from, how he got into cooking, making tacos in Texas, places in Houston he's looking forward to, being involved with Southern Smoke, relief efforts for the Carolina's in the wake of Hurricane Florence, and the intrigue of opening a concept in Houston.  The What’s Eric Eating Podcast Guest of the Week segment is brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery. Visit 8thwonderbrew.com for brews, events, taproom info, and much more!

On today's episode of the podcast Eric is joined by frequent co-host Mary Clarkson, owner of Avondale Food and Wine. Eric and Mary go through some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Ronnie Killen opening a Tex-Mex concept, Maba Pan-Asian Diner closing, The Rustic opening in Houston, Pat Green, The Waffle Bus, and much more! In this week's Restaurants of the Week, Avondale Food and Wine, La Lucha, and Sweet Bribery are featured.  In the Guest of the Week section, brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery, Eric is joined by Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que. Eric and Billy discuss how a guy goes from doing security for celebs to owning his own BBQ restaurant, opening a BBQ restaurant in New York, what goes into being unique, meeting Chris Shepherd, who Billy learned from, how he got into cooking, making tacos in Texas, places in Houston he's looking forward to, being involved with Southern Smoke, relief efforts for the Carolina's in the wake of Hurricane Florence, and the intrigue of opening a concept in Houston.  The What’s Eric Eating Podcast Guest of the Week segment is brought to you by 8th Wonder Brewery. Visit <a href="http://8thwonderbrew.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8thwonderbrew.com</a> for brews, events, taproom info, and much more!

Episode 67 - Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que

On this episode of “Hot Off the Press,” Chef Pete shoots the bull, or the hog rather, with barbecue royalty Pat Martin at his newly-opened Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in downtown Nashville, and special guest Billy Durney from Hometown Bar-B-Que in Brooklyn, New York. Two years in the making, the downtown Nashville location of the Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint empire opened this past August and is a 13,000 “pit master playground” that includes a private dining area upstairs, a downstairs casual restaurant and a beer garden bar. Pat Martin’s whole-hog approach to barbecuing makes him one of the most popular pit masters in the restaurant industry. Martin says the legendary West Tennessee-style whole hog technique to cooking that he uses creates the most unique taste you can get with barbecue pork — slowed-cooked over coals, but not overly smokey, with a delicate, floral flavor. Martin jumped in with both feet and opened his first location 10 years ago in Nolensville, Tennessee—just south of Nashville—with only one employee and a $65,000 line of credit. What started out as a very small operation with no refrigeration, his dad washing dishes and mom making coconut cakes to sell, has now grown to four restaurant locations and features on Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show. Martin is also a member of Fatback Collective — a philanthropic group of restaurateurs, pit masters, chefs, farmers and writers who strive to help others in times of need in the diverse and modern South. Find out more about Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint by visiting www.martinsbbqjoint.com. Chef Pete and Hometown Bar-B-Que’s Billy Durney first met at the Big Apple BBQ Block Party charity event in Madison Square Park last year. Durney spent almost 20 years in the security and private protection field, where he kept a close eye on some of the country's most public figures. What started as a hobby of smoking meat in his backyard for family and friends and delivering to local bars and restaurants, finally became a longtime dream fulfilled for the Brooklyn native when Hometown Bar-B-Que opened in the beautiful little sea village of Red Hook in 2013. Hometown Bar-B-Que has been featured in Bon Appetit and The New Yorker. Follow Durney on Instagram or visit www.hometownbarbque.com.

On this episode of “Hot Off the Press,” Chef Pete shoots the bull, or the hog rather, with barbecue royalty Pat Martin at his newly-opened Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in downtown Nashville, and special guest Billy Durney from Hometown Bar-B-Que in Brooklyn, New York. Two years in the making, the downtown Nashville location of the Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint empire opened this past August and is a 13,000 “pit master playground” that includes a private dining area upstairs, a downstairs casual restaurant and a beer garden bar. Pat Martin’s whole-hog approach to barbecuing makes him one of the most popular pit masters in the restaurant industry. Martin says the legendary West Tennessee-style whole hog technique to cooking that he uses creates the most unique taste you can get with barbecue pork — slowed-cooked over coals, but not overly smokey, with a delicate, floral flavor. Martin jumped in with both feet and opened his first location 10 years ago in Nolensville, Tennessee—just south of Nashville—with only one employee and a $65,000 line of credit. What started out as a very small operation with no refrigeration, his dad washing dishes and mom making coconut cakes to sell, has now grown to four restaurant locations and features on Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show. Martin is also a member of Fatback Collective — a philanthropic group of restaurateurs, pit masters, chefs, farmers and writers who strive to help others in times of need in the diverse and modern South. Find out more about Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint by visiting <a href="http://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.martinsbbqjoint.com.</a> Chef Pete and Hometown Bar-B-Que’s Billy Durney first met at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigBBQBlockParty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Apple BBQ Block Party</a> charity event in Madison Square Park last year. Durney spent almost 20 years in the security and private protection field, where he kept a close eye on some of the country's most public figures. What started as a hobby of smoking meat in his backyard for family and friends and delivering to local bars and restaurants, finally became a longtime dream fulfilled for the Brooklyn native when Hometown Bar-B-Que opened in the beautiful little sea village of Red Hook in 2013. Hometown Bar-B-Que has been featured in Bon Appetit and The New Yorker. Follow Durney on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wdurney/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or visit <a href="http://hometownbarbque.com/#modern-organic-thai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hometownbarbque.com.</a>

Pit Masters Pat Martin & Billy Durney

This week on ﻿The Line﻿, host Eli Sussman is joined in the studio by Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook, Brooklyn. After almost 20 years in the security and private protection field, during which he kept a close eye on some of the country's most public figures, Brooklyn native Billy Durney has fulfilled a longtime dream by taking the helm as pitmaster and owner at Hometown Bar-B-Que. Since first learning to smoke meat as a youngster during visits to his grandparents' cabin in rural Pennsylvania, Billy has spent years obsessing over his barbecue, traveling around the United States and abroad perfecting his techniques. Starting in the backyard, cooking for family and friends, he has now realized his lifelong passion for wood, fire and meat.

This week on ﻿The Line﻿, host Eli Sussman is joined in the studio by Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook, Brooklyn. After almost 20 years in the security and private protection field, during which he kept a close eye on some of the country's most public figures, Brooklyn native Billy Durney has fulfilled a longtime dream by taking the helm as pitmaster and owner at Hometown Bar-B-Que. Since first learning to smoke meat as a youngster during visits to his grandparents' cabin in rural Pennsylvania, Billy has spent years obsessing over his barbecue, traveling around the United States and abroad perfecting his techniques. Starting in the backyard, cooking for family and friends, he has now realized his lifelong passion for wood, fire and meat.