Welcome to the latest edition of the Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight, where we feature a new list of local restaurants each month to honor a special day. Independence Day is July 4, so we're going to be counting down our top 5 picks for BBQ restaurants in and around Danbury. Let's get started:

Odeens

This boutique open fire catering business in Ridgefield, Connecticut serves up streetside pulled pork sandwiches as well as upscale barbecue dishes.

The Cookhouse

Located in New Milford, this is the perfect spot for pleasant dining and superb cuisine. You can't beat a great atmosphere, exceptional food, and outstanding service.

Barbecue. Barbecue table spread. Beef brisket, chicken, pork ribs, beef ribs, Mac n cheese, cornbread, Brussels sprouts, coleslaw & beer. Classic traditional Texas meats & side dishes.
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Hoodoo Brown BBQ

Looking for Texas-style BBQ in Connecticut? Look no further than Hoodoo Brown, which prides itself on bringing its style of outlaw barbecue to the Northeast.

Reid's BBQ

Owner Kevin Reid has mastered his family's recipes that go back generations while updating them to meet the tastes and trends of today's sophisticated palates.

Wood's Pit BBQ

Offering a wide range of options including authentic pit BBQ, mexican, seafood, sandwiches, salads, and even vegan dishes, this spot located in Bantam has it all.

Homemade Barbecue Platter with Ribs
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