[Kalina, 7/18/07]
Now serving your barbecue needs on the Upper Lower East Side is Georgia's Eastside BBQ, officially opening today on the block of Orchard Street that's under the heel of Jason Pomeranc's forthcoming hotel. The opening follows a FloFab reveal yesterday on Georgia's owner, New Hampshire native Alan Natkiel, who did time in Georgia before moving north. Per FloFab, the early word is good: "He slowly steams his dry-rubbed baby back ribs and pork shoulders over beer until the meat nearly falls from the bone, then finishes them on the grill. The meat is lush and tender, with heat from spices and a slather of his own edgy sauce." The space, a Plywood veteran, is seen above in Full Kalina. Suitably compact, to be sure, but there's delivery to the neighborhood.
Further reading at NYTimes, ShiftDrink, Gawker, Thrillist, TONY, and Plywood.