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Achilles Heat® at Rib King NYC 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.achillesheat.com/events/bushwick-vendors-market-022826 monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/7dabb9d4-0fc2-4bc4-8e7b-363ba43ad397/Bushwick+Vendors+Market+Feb+2026 Events - Achilles Heat® at Bushwick Vendors Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/33f8646b-fda1-42fd-b679-0bbebdd90e4e/AchillesHeatatArtsinBushwickVendorMarket-Feb2026.png Events - Achilles Heat® at Bushwick Vendors Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.achillesheat.com/events/brisket-king-2026-featuring-achilles-heat monthly 0.5 2026-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/eec84a2d-0e68-4727-a96c-9c4ad3fc9c61/Brisket+King+2026.png Events - Achilles Heat® Featured at Brisket King NYC 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/149ca51a-d38d-4b10-93eb-f9a3acdf4414/Brisket+King Events - Achilles Heat® Featured at Brisket King NYC 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.achillesheat.com/events/brooklyn-boulders-aapi-night-market monthly 0.5 2026-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/1beb45d1-d4b7-462c-808e-d901f725ddf9/23F85AA1-63B0-4656-AA8E-F82EBF31FBF1+2.PNG Events - Achilles Heat® at Brooklyn Boulders, AAPI Heritage Month Night Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/d3174ae4-4a7b-4246-87b3-f840930e7971/Asian+Climbing+Tribe+at+Brooklyn+Boulders+for+AAPI+Hertiage+Month Events - Achilles Heat® at Brooklyn Boulders, AAPI Heritage Month Night Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.achillesheat.com/events/brooklyn-boulders-womens-history-nigh-market monthly 0.5 2026-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/ad13540f-3e9d-4b01-bab4-83fb81e8967e/Brooklyn+Boulders+Women%27s+History+Month+Night+Market Events - Achilles Heat® at Brooklyn Boulders, Women’s History Month - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.achillesheat.com/events/lunar-new-year-pearl-river-mart-extravaganza-at-chelsea-market monthly 0.5 2026-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/a44fa542-e72c-46b4-b224-72274f03209a/Pearl+River+Mart+Lunar+New+Year+2026 Events - Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Chelsea Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/b3800b6a-1fa5-466e-a6ed-de9809e086e9/Pearl+River+Mart+Lunar+New+Year+2026+Map Events - 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The dish went on to place Runner-Up at Brisket King NYC 2026. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/5e5f1236-4afa-4bcc-958b-1aa75c93d89b/L1040127.jpg Chef Collaborations The Achilles Heat Pie x Paulie Gee's: Double sauce and garlic, ricotta, pecorino, fresh basil, Primis extra virgin olive oil, and generously dizzled with Achilles Heat smoked chili crisp. (Photo by Chris Egan) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/757efffd-4fdc-4ab8-812c-2dd21eae050f/FB32F3C0-C915-4167-A5A1-D49B79ED4F1D.JPEG Chef Collaborations Smoke & Brine: Achilles Heat x Mominette Bistro, Fresh shucked malpeques dressedin a special Achilles Heat Smoked Mango Habanero Mignonette, crowned with salmon roe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/1764266144671-KYSUAB91WULAS5TWPBMP/SmokeSweats-BBQ-Cereal-with-AchillesHeat-SmokedChiliCrisp-April2025.jpg Chef Collaborations Brisket King 2025 Grand Place Winner: Smoke Sweats Barbecue Cereal featuring Achilles Heat Smoked Chili Crisp. (Photo by Anthony Scerri) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/f93e40f2-cefb-4f8f-af37-e6e9faa0c656/PaulieGees_VanLeeuwenIceCream_AchillesHeat_Collab_2025.JPEG Chef Collaborations Paulie Gee’s, Van Leeuwen, and Achilles Heat® came together for a special Artisan Night and playful Brooklyn collaboration featuring bourbon vanilla ice cream finished with Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp, where smoky heat, rich creaminess, and our signature crispy garlic and shallots created an unexpectedly addictive sweet, savory, spicy, and creamy dessert experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/c09025be-fd0a-4921-88dc-bbda688037e0/881F6EFE-98F7-4430-9743-EC9A52C83EB5.JPG Chef Collaborations Smoke Sweats 'The Bride Rib' featuring Achilles Heat Smoked Chili Crisp. (Photo by Anthony Scerri) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/1764265627890-P0MZEVMOVRPGJV6S1T6D/259D6FA9-870F-4708-BAAA-74C098E0B5FC.jpg Chef Collaborations Robbie Biscuits x Achilles Heat: Chicken Fried Steak tossed in our smoked chili crisp, topped off with Dukes Mayo and even more Achilles Heat smoked chili crisp, atop a pillowy buttermilk biscuit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/6e865846-5ba4-479d-b98c-99d0fe4356e1/ArrocesNYC_x_Achilles_Heat_Collab_2025.JPG Chef Collaborations Arroces NYC × Achilles Heat® teamed up with Chef Eduardo Cuenca for the “Spanish Glizzy,” featuring juicy snappy txistorra, black garlic aioli, and Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp with our signature crispy garlic and shallots for texture and smoky savory depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/1764265923444-QCB275E2QCUFNAY6T5LV/IMG_2037.jpg Chef Collaborations Handmade gyoza by TORA NY featuring Achilles Heat smoked chili crisp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/757c6f87-f712-4b9f-8dab-da36001934c8/L1030999.jpg Chef Collaborations Paulie Gee's x Achilles Heat: Wood-fired jalapenos stuffed with Paulie Gee's cashew ricotta and NUMU mozzarewlla, blended with Achilles Heat Smoked Chili Crisp, drizzled with balsamic reduction, and finished with even more smoked chili crisp for extra crunch. (Photo by Chris Egan). https://www.achillesheat.com/drinks daily 0.75 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/a50fc8fb-f42e-483e-bd12-c023763e3f03/F43F5DFB-E7C9-47B4-9E8B-E70B8E83BEDB.JPEG Drinks Achilles Negroni x Paulie Gee's: Mezcal, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Achilles Heat Smoked Chili Crisp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/1ff8b6f5-9ed3-4842-8b44-76b6b1d51479/74BD9657-3551-421F-9441-F5654F1741F4.JPEG Drinks Classic Bloody Mary with a few dashes of Achilles Heat smoked hot sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/301f767c-9b66-48b1-a455-b7a842eb9efc/129B229A-BA9E-414D-A4FF-9DB8CD53BCD4.JPEG Drinks Achilles Heat Smoked Bloody Cantina made with our house Michelada Cantina mix, clam juice, tomato juice, Achilles Heat smoked hot sauce, topped off with sous vide Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and a fresh lime wedge https://www.achillesheat.com/savory-dishes daily 0.75 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/d7f293f0-1d2e-4710-a692-fb065d0d1941/D1CF7AAE-739B-44BB-BC5A-252DA6B9C541.JPEG Savory Dishes Slow smoked pork ribs and brisket by Smoke Sweats, featuring Achilles Heat smoked Chili Crisp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/f0cb7560-e6cc-4bc0-b7bd-aa5d7bd16aa4/752CA9C0-2923-4AF8-BB07-D93DD84B9DD7.jpg Savory Dishes Smoked chicken wings tossed in Achilles Heat smoked chili crisp https://www.achillesheat.com/food-pairings-1 daily 0.75 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/fe54d2db-e57e-45ee-928f-0468f161340e/A688F38A-C7DF-4E0C-8906-4E49D99B020C.JPEG Food Pairings Smoked sausage currywust with Achilles Heat smoked chili crisp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/4441182c-29cb-4bea-bab5-d638e86bf376/2B71F34F-650D-4D20-B3DD-BBBAFC11F985.jpg Food Pairings New England-style Shrimp Roll with Achilles Heat smoked chili crisp https://www.achillesheat.com/desserts daily 0.75 2025-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/f8d2e4c7-a033-49a7-a808-392818e743aa/3F54D56F-F0AB-41B3-B5A8-3821772531C0+2.JPG Desserts Bourbon Vanilla Bean (vegan) coconut milk ice cream swirled with Achilles Heat smoked chili crisp, by CoCo Boys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/8d02f2b5-c79c-4fb1-b36d-44ff8f2184f7/L1040056.jpg Desserts Warm wood fired Marscapone sugar cookie topped off with Van Leeuwen vanilla bean ice cream and topped with a generous drizzle of Achilles Heat smoked chili crisp, by Chef Marney Rose of Paulie Gee's Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/444be4d8-c643-460d-9131-bf815c8b782b/0918F363-1FC6-4445-B73C-6443EC6B2F72.jpg Desserts Chocolate chip sugar cookie by Chef Paige McMahon topped off with Achilles Heat Smoked Chili Crisp https://www.achillesheat.com/shop daily 0.75 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/4f617ba0-3802-466c-9f2a-d09523a242e5/L1040065.jpg https://www.achillesheat.com/awards-competition-collabs daily 0.75 2026-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/0e674da6-24b9-479c-8243-e98f25db5cd9/095F0ACA-57BE-4A04-BC5A-DFC2B938540F.JPG Awards & Competition Collabs Sauce King NYC 2025 Winner, “Best New Sauce” Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp was awarded “Best New Sauce” at Sauce King NYC 2025, recognizing the product’s layered smoke profile, versatility, and bold flavor-forward approach to chili crisp. The award continues to help expand Achilles Heat® within New York City’s food community, opening doors to new chefs, retailers, collaborations, events, and food festivals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/1778092617208-PJQCCK6RBU08JISW6XAR/SmokeSweats-BBQ-Cereal-with-AchillesHeat-SmokedChiliCrisp-April2025.jpg Awards & Competition Collabs Brisket King NYC 2025 Grand Champion Smoke Sweats x Achilles Heat® x New School American Cheese Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp was featured in Smoke Sweats BBQ’s award-winning dishes at Brisket King NYC 2025, where pitmaster Anthony Scerri ultimately took home the crown as Grand Champion. One of the standout collaboration dishes, “BBQ Cereal,” featured chopped wagyu brisket over New School American Cheese cornbread cream with corn, scallions, sweet soy jalapeños, and Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp, bringing smoky depth, layered umami, and crispy texture to the dish. The collaboration introduced Achilles Heat® to the greater Food Karma Projects barbecue community and marked the beginning of an ongoing relationship with NYC’s competitive barbecue scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/d7e7f203-e8ea-4326-bb38-641308f7ca6c/OK_Charleys_x_Achilles_Heat_Brisket_King_2026.jpg Awards & Competition Collabs Brisket King NYC 2026 Runner-Up OK Charley x Achilles Heat® Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp was featured in OK Charley’s collaboration dish at Brisket King NYC 2026, where pitmaster Nick Hancock earned Runner-Up honors and took home a trophy in one of the competition’s closest finishes, with less than a single point separating the top four teams. The dish, “Pastranh-mi,” layered brisket pastrami with hoisin-dijon bacon pâté, crisp pickled cucumber and daikon slaw, and a finishing spoonful of Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp for smoky depth, savory crunch, and balanced heat. The collaboration showcased a different side of Achilles Heat®, demonstrating how the chili crisp can move beyond classic barbecue applications into more globally influenced, chef-driven dishes while still complementing smoked meat at the center of the plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a76ad8114d2945a236993f/d295ff28-56bd-4c34-8cf1-55d57e22e554/881F6EFE-98F7-4430-9743-EC9A52C83EB5.JPG Awards & Competition Collabs Rib King NYC 2025 Runner-Up Smoke Sweats x Achilles Heat® Following Smoke Sweats BBQ’s Grand Champion win at Brisket King NYC 2025, pitmaster Anthony Scerri returned to the podium at Rib King NYC 2025, earning Runner-Up honors with his competition rib, “The Bride.” The dish featured St. Louis cut ribs smoked in almond wood and finished with “Ala-Brooklyn” white sauce, diamond dust seasoning, and Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp, whose smoky crunch and layered umami brought balance and texture to the final bite. According to event coverage, judges described the competition as a true toss-up between first and second place, further highlighting the strength of the collaboration and the level of competition at Rib King NYC 2025.