Bark Barbecue has closed its doors at Time Out Market this month. The closure marks the end of the restaurant’s three-year run in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, customers expressed their disappointment at the closure on social media.
Bark Barbecue Closes Permanently at Time Out Market
Bark Barbecue was a Dominican-Texas-style barbecue restaurant at 55 Water Street in Brooklyn. It was located on the fifth floor of Time Out Market. Its menu drew on Central Texas smoking techniques alongside Dominican flavors and dishes.
The restaurant ended service at the food hall on November 7. In a social media post, the restaurant thanked customers and the Time Out Market team for their support. The restaurant did not disclose a reason for the closure.
“Everything comes to an end. Love ya’ll for the support you showed us at the Time Out Market,” reads the restaurant’s post on social media. “Lastly, thank you to everyone in the Time Out Market that helped us accomplish everything we did and elevate the customer experience. Los quiero.”
In the post, the restaurant also assures customers that they can continue to indulge in Bark Barbecue’s offerings at its brick-and-mortar. It is located at 25 Thames St, Bushwick, in Brooklyn.
Bark Barbecue was founded by Ruben Santana, who began the concept as a backyard barbecue operation and pop-up. The Time Out Market location was the concept’s first permanent restaurant.
The menu combined traditional smoked meats with Dominican dishes and ingredients. It included smoked brisket, pork ribs, Chicharrón, pulled pork, and Longaniza, among others.
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Community’s Reactions
The closure of Bark Barbecue’s Time Out Market brings the end of a memorable chapter in the local dining scene. Although the restaurant will continue operating in Bushwick, some customers expressed disappointment over the Dumbo closure on social media.
One customer on Instagram commented, “Damn, I’m gonna miss this spot; it’s gonna be tough making it to Bushwick. Love the view in dumbo.”
A customer also wrote, “So sad to see you go. As someone who works in Dumbo, you will be missed. My favorite Mac n cheese!”
While Bark Barbecue has closed its Time Out Market location, it continues serving customers at its Bushwick location.
