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Is Hoodown Brown BBQ Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Ridgefield, CT)

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As of September 2026, Hoodown Brown BBQ is listed open on hoodoobrownbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, showed an active online ordering system and open registration for an upcoming barbecue class, and Google Places lists the location as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 18, Episode 7
  • Address 967 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield, CT 06877
  • Current name Hoodoo Brown BBQ

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The pork-themed 'Hog Wild' episode (S18E7) featured the restaurant, shown on-screen as Hoodown Brown BBQ, for its 'Hogzilla' dish, according to Wikipedia's Food Paradise season 18 episode guide. The business's own website and a Google Places listing both give the name as Hoodoo Brown BBQ, a full-service barbecue restaurant in Ridgefield, Connecticut that also runs a 'Hoodoo Barbecue School' cooking class and offers catering, according to hoodoobrownbbq.com. The restaurant continues operating at its Ethan Allen Highway location. Hoodoobrownbbq.com, checked 2026-09-08, listed an active online ordering system, gift-card sales, and open registration for an upcoming BBQ 101 class session. The site also promoted a 'Hoodoo Merch Store' and linked to an Instagram page for the business. Google Places lists the restaurant as operational at 967 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield, CT 06877, matching the business's website.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 18, Episode 7
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Hog Wild
What was featured
The 'Hogzilla' dish for the 'Hog Wild' episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Hoodown Brown BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoodown Brown BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Hoodown Brown BBQ is listed open on hoodoobrownbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Hoodown Brown BBQ after Food Paradise?

The pork-themed 'Hog Wild' episode (S18E7) featured the restaurant, shown on-screen as Hoodown Brown BBQ, for its 'Hogzilla' dish, according to Wikipedia's Food Paradise season 18 episode guide. As of September 2026, Hoodown Brown BBQ is listed open on hoodoobrownbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Hoodown Brown BBQ called now?

Now: Hoodoo Brown BBQ (formerly Hoodown Brown BBQ). As of September 2026, Hoodown Brown BBQ is listed open on hoodoobrownbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Hoodown Brown BBQ located?

967 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield, CT 06877. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Hoodown Brown BBQ?

Season 18, Episode 7 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Hog Wild”.

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Visit info

Address
967 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
hoodoobrownbbq.com

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