Pitmaster Izzy Eidelman opened his kosher barbecue joint Izzy’s Smokehouse in 2015 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn and has been a beloved participant at Brisket King for many years, including a win in 2017. While sister restaurant Izzy’s Taqueria has been shut down during the pandemic, the smokehouse menu has incorporated nachos and tacos alongside the usual barbecue sandwiches and ribs. You can support Izzy’s Smokehouse by visiting in person, ordering online and spreading the word about their traveling food truck. This interview has been edited and condensed.
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