Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia & Gia Miller
In May 2023, the folks who brought us Purdy’s Farmer and The Fish opened a small takeout barbeque joint in the growing business district of Bedford Hills. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, at Br’ers BBQ, you can grab a breakfast sandwich in the morning (yes, there’s one with brisket), return for lunch to pick up a burger or chicken club (among other sandwiches & offerings), and then have a variety of shareable items delivered for dinner.
With a female pitmaster (who is a CIA graduate) at the helm, Br’ers BBQ has managed to win over the palates of barbeque lovers and change the minds of those who claim that style of food isn’t for them. In fact, one of our judges said they don’t typically enjoy smoked foods, but they were pleasantly surprised by the immense juiciness and flavor in Br’ers BBQ’s smoked meats and fish. Their bestsellers are their brisket, which is smoked for 12 hours, and their fried chicken.
Off the Record
The restaurant is named after Br’er (an abbreviation for brother) Rabbit, a trickster from African-American folklore. In these tales, Br’er Rabbit is a small yet clever animal who outwits larger, stronger and duller animals. Many believe the tale teaches us that intelligence can win over evil.
Runner-up: Cafe 117, Bedford Hills
This article was published in the January/February 2025 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
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Gia Miller is an award-winning journalist and the editor-in-chief/co-publisher of Connect to Northern Westchester. She has a magazine journalism degree (yes, that's a real thing) from the University of Georgia and has written for countless national publications, ranging from SELF to The Washington Post. Gia desperately wishes schools still taught grammar. Also, she wants everyone to know they can delete the word "that" from about 90% of their sentences, and there's no such thing as "first annual." When she's not running her media empire, Gia enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, laughing at her crazy dog and listening to a good podcast. She thanks multiple alarms, fermented grapes and her amazing husband for helping her get through each day. Her love languages are food and humor.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
