Everyone knows that barbecue is essential to any proper summer celebration. If you want to keep tradition alive, but just don't want to stand in front of a hot grill all day, here are some local institutions that are sure to satisfy all your rib-stickin' cravings…
Best barbecue in CT
Keep the summer tradition alive without having to cook at these great bbq joints in CT
June 25, 2008
Little Mark's Big Barbecue
226 Talcottville Road -
Vernon
Don’t let the name fool you—the grub at this laid-back barbecue pit packs plenty of big, bold taste.
Black-eyed Sally's BBQ & Blues
350 Asylum St. -
Hartford
You'll get a taste of New Orleans with some of the best barbecue and Cajun food in the area.
Smokin' With Chris
59 West Center St. - SouthingtonThe menu at Smokin With Chris is a smart mix of familiar Italian favorites, Asian-inspired fusion and classic BBQ offerings. The slow-smoked meats—brisket, ribs and pork—rightly get pride of place.
Sweet Potata's Southern Smokehouse
1028 Blue Hills Ave. - BloomfieldIf you’re looking for the hearty, robust flavors of sumptuous slow-smoked Southern barbecue fare, you’ve come to the right place.
Little Taste of Texas
19 Oakland Road -
South Windsor
Serving dry-rubbed, slow-roasted, hearty Texas style barbecue for folks who have a hankering for big portions and bold flavors.
Pig Out BBQ
16 Eden Ave. - SouthingtonA casual restaurant specializing in barbecue and American south and southwestern cuisine.
Pit Stop BBQ
985 W. Main St. - New BritainThe barbecue here would make any cook south of the Mason-Dixon line proud.
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