Fletcher's: A New BBQ Joint Coming to Gowanus

MMM, BBQ.

Fort Reno Provisions and Dinosaur BBQ, I hope you're ready for some competish, because another BBQ joint is planning to open in Gowanus this summer. Fletcher's will be located at 433 3rd Ave (between 7th/8th streets) and, according to owner Bill Fletcher, "will serve traditional counter-service barbecue plus grilled foods and chilis for both meat-eaters and non-meat eaters alike."

Bill's been planning thsi joint for the past two years. The man's crazy about barbecue, and even with a few other eateries popping up nearby, thinks that there can never be enough of them. He's currently in the midst of applying for a full liquor license through Community Board 6 so that we all may properly wash tasty bbq down our gullets. Thing is, in order to get this liquor license, Bill needs to show that members of the community support this new establishment. Bill's been pounding the pavement to gain some new fans, but he's also put a petition up online that you can sign.

The Community Board meeting, which is open for public comment, will be held on Monday, March 26th @ 6:30PM at the Cobble Hill Health Center.

And if you want to sign the petition or attend the meeting, but are saying to yourself, "What do I even know about this man and his barbecue?" You'll have a chance to meet Bill and sample the People's Choice Chili Smack-Down that's open to the public at the Grilling on the Bay BBQ competition in Sheepshead Bay. He's one of the 20 teams competing.

And if you have any questions for Bill, you can email him at: fletchersbrooklyn@gmail.com