BBQ Events: Shh, it's a secret

Last night was one of those nights when New York City hits you upside the head and you realize that there's nowhere else in the world you'd want to live. I've had many an experience in my 44 years, but last night was the first time I've ever experienced the New York City Skyline from the vents of a porta-potty.

And the food - just outstanding. Grilled House-Smoked Berkshire Bacon Steaks picked right off the grill, a Pulled Pork Trio: Traditional Pulled Pork, Hot Chili Oil Pulled Pork and Porky Pork with Pork Sauce, Deckle Trio: Smoked Brisket with Marrow Jus, Malaysian "Fatty Brisket," and Rick Schmidt-Style Brisket, Five-Spice Short Ribs, Turmeric-Glazed Breast of Lamb, East Village Links, Pork Tacos and the incredible Hamburgers.

Discretion being the better part of valor, I didn't take any pictures, nor will I reveal who attended this soirée.

Thank you and Happy Birthday, my friend. And Pass the Pigs.