This Week's Top Restaurant and Food News

By James Mulcahy

This week was all about the grill - our Barbecue Week coverage was gangbusters in pretty much every city. We also had something to celebrate with the launch of Google+ Local, and you wanted to know what you should avoid this summer if you're going to be dining in NYC. Check out the top 10 stories of the week on the list below. Inspired by our coverage, we're off to sink our teeth into a smoky rack of ribs.

1. The 8 Best Barbecue Restaurants in New York
2. The Top 10 Things To Avoid This Summer in NYC
3. The Best BBQ Restaurants in 10 Cities
4.  Local - Now With a Dash of Zagat and a Sprinkle of Google+
5. 10 High-End BBQ Spots from Around the Country
6. 5 Hidden BBQ Gems in LA
7. Top 5 Spots For BBQ in the Bay Area
8. 5 Must-Try Barbecue Spots in the Chicago
9. 6 Must-Try Asian BBQ Spots in LA
10. 7 Picks for BBQ in DC