Expense Account Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on barbecue and borscht.
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Nov 24, 2025 
Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots and an avid food lover, dives into the culinary scene of New York City. He shares his thoughts on mouthwatering barbecue spots, declaring HEB in Austin a surprise favorite. Joe highlights the East Village's transformation into a bustling hub for Chinese cuisine, praising its new eateries. He also passionately debates cold versus hot borscht and defends breakfast pastrami at Katz's deli. Join them for witty insights and a delicious tour of the city's food landscape!
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The Brutal Reality Of Home Barbecue
- Joe tried smoking brisket at home and found the 20-hour process and overnight temperature checks exhausting.
- He bought a Big Green Egg but admitted he lacked the patience and discipline to make barbecue regularly.
Consistency Over Peak Moments
- Joe judges barbecue more by consistency than by a single outstanding meal.
- He values places that deliver the same quality every time you visit rather than occasional peaks.
Pastrami For Breakfast At Katz's
- Joe eats pastrami hot and straight from Katz's, sometimes at 8 a.m., and prefers it piled and eaten without a sandwich.
- He equates that fresh, steaming pastrami experience with top-tier Texas smoked meats.
