Billy Durney of Hometown Bar-B-Que plans to open a 57th Street restaurant with the group founded by the late chef James Kent.

At least until Billy Durney, a giant of a man and former bodyguard for the rich and famous, opened Hometown Bar-B-Que in the warehouse-filled Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn. Like many pioneers ...

Narrator: This is the best barbecue in New York City. Herrine Ro: Oh, it's so good! These are one of the moments when you know that your job is so great. Hi, guys! So today we are at Hometown Bar ...

The jump from barbecue to fine dining may sound difficult, but one of New York’s best pitmasters is taking the plunge anyway.