NYC No, I haven't forgotten this weekend's 4th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, one of my favorite food events. If you are serious about your 'cue, the Bubba Fast Pass sounds like the way to go -- prepay in denominations of $125 or $200 and get in the express lines at Pitmaster booths. You can also use the Bubba Fast Pass to pay for merchandise and seminar tickets. I'm not able to make it this year, so please eat a Mitchell's pork sandwich for me! If you take a photo of yourself eating one, email it to me and I'll post it here.