Tiffani Faison Opening Sweet Cheeks Barbecue in Boston

Later this summer, former Top Chef contestant Tiffani Faison will open Sweet Cheeks, a Southern-style barbecue restaurant in Boston. It’s unclear what style of barbecue, exactly: Faison grew up in a military family and “traveled throughout the South extensively.” So maybe a mix?

The restaurant will feature a large deck, “a serious beverage program,” and a take-out menu. This is the ex-cheftestapant’s first restaurant since her Italian restaurant, ROCCA, closed in January.