Billy Durney is the Brooklyn pitmaster who helped put New York barbecue on the map.
• Pioneer of future school barbecue, blending traditional American barbecue with global flavors, especially Vietnamese, Caribbean, and Korean influences
• Founder of Hometown Bar-B-Que with locations in Brooklyn and Miami
• James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: NYC
• Guest pitmaster and speaker at events such as Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, Big Grill, and Southern Smoke
• Current YETI ambassador