Ridgewood Barbecue

"Mostly what you see are French fries -- delicious, hot-from-the-kettle fries -- but beneath them is a heap of smoky pork slices bathed in tongue-tingling sauce. "
Michael Stern






"Smoky, sweet, and laced with meat, Ridgewood's beans are a must-eat side dish."
Michael Stern



"The sandwiches are huge and definitely sharable. Order one plate of fries for every 2-3 people."
Rae Augenstein



"This is the view from a booth near the kitchen: a beef sandwich and a pork plate, just assembled by the cook and ready to be carried to a table -- OUR table, we pray!"
Michael Stern



"Just north of the restaurant is this smoky building where hams are slow-smoked over hickory wood for hours."
Michael Stern



"Although it is far off the beaten path, the Ridgwood is almost always crowded. Expect to wait at peak mealtimes."
Michael Stern