Head northward on Route 5 to Putney, and you'll come upon Curtis' Barbeque, run by a self-taught barbecue man named Curtis Tuff. He arrived in Vermont from Georgia more than a quarter-century ago as an apple picker, and never left. His operation consists of two blue school buses and a constellation of picnic tables. The ribs are big and filling, and eating them with proper abandon requires a number of moist towelettes afterward.

This if my family business and we all have worked very hard to keep it running.Thank you so much for taking the time to help us out and write about us. We appreciate it very much, hope to see you threr this spring.

Thanks again,

Sarah Tuff and the Tuff family.

What a find! Ribs are my favorites - and to find a REAL BBQ place in Vermont was a gift from God. Really great ribs - I always skip the sides to make more room for the ribs - and I love the atmosphere - just like home - GA

I HAVE BEEN GOING FOR BBQ THERE FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS,HAVE RODE THE BIKE THERE FOR CT JUST FOR LUNCH.WORLDS BEST THANKS TO ALL THE TUFF FAMILY FOR SUCH A GREAT PRODUCT AND THERE DEDICATION TO ENSURE IT HAS REMAINED THAT WAY FOR MANY YEARS.AS LONG AS THEY ARE THERE I"LL BE COMING BACK.

I love Curtis' ribs..went there 2 summers ago, and was looking on site for an address/directions as Spring is coming and have to get out there again...this IS the best place to get on your bike and ride out to for a great meal...messy yes !! but so worth the ride, the food and the atmosphere of sitting outside and enjoying the company, and watching Curtis cook !!
Check it out - amazing food...and the Curtis vanilla soda rocks too :)

When we lived in Connecticut, we would drive 2 hours to Putney just to have lunch at Curtis' BBQ. Great BBQ and great atmosphere. We live in Maryland now and miss our trips to Curtis'!