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Originally Posted by charlesfromage
I was in town this weekend and ate at Fireplace which had some baby back ribs I really liked. If nothing else, it's a convenient location to some good entertainment options. Second City is just a block away and always has great comedy.
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Sweet Baby Ray's - Elk Grove Village
Sweet Baby Ray's is a good sweet BBQ sauce, I like the hickory based sauce better than the original as it has more of a smokey flavor.
I've noticed that Sweet Baby Ray's is opening a restaurant on Higgins in Elk Grove Village, about 1 mile East of Higgins/Arlington Heights Road. I stopped by as the door looked open. A couple restaurant planners and contractors were sitting around. The mgrs stated that the grand opening would be December 13, 2006 and that they will be serving pulled pork and beef brisket. |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 6187965)
the pitmaster from Barbara Ann's (which is again open BTW) has his own place now called Uncle John's BBQ, I liked the old Barbara Ann's so I guess even with the crappy construction traffic I'll have to make a trip to the s. side.
Uncle John's BBQ 337 E 69th @ Prarie Ave 773.892.1233 Lunch & Dinner -- I have not ventured deep into the s side recently due to the construction, might be about time to do so. -- |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 6940180)
The rib tips and hot links at Uncle John's BBQ were voted one of the 100 Best Things We Ate (& Drank) This Year by Time Out Chicago magazine(Dec 28th issue).
I have not ventured deep into the s side recently due to the construction, might be about time to do so. -- |
Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 6940383)
If you're going for lunch, since I'm on your way.....;)
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Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 7559560)
still not too crazy about traveling to the s side during the construction but just read some positive press about a BBQ place on the n side called Smoque (3800 N Pulaski, 773.545.7427) You up for lunch ?
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Although I am in AZ, I can still give you guys pointers.
SW: After all this time, you still haven't given George's a try. Trust me when I tell you that the trip will be worth it. |
Originally Posted by PrinzII
(Post 7610851)
Although I am in AZ, I can still give you guys pointers.
SW: After all this time, you still haven't given George's a try. Trust me when I tell you that the trip will be worth it. |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 7559560)
still not too crazy about traveling to the s side during the construction but just read some positive press about a BBQ place on the n side called Smoque (3800 N Pulaski, 773.545.7427) You up for lunch ?
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Originally Posted by ElmhurstNick
(Post 7616198)
Smoque is good for brisket (either sliced or chopped).
PrinzII I echo the ILuvParis questions, where is Georges ? Also bummed you and I did not try Tin Fish or a BBQ joint while you were in Chicago. -- |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 7617238)
PrinzII I echo the ILuvParis questions, where is Georges ? Also bummed you and I did not try Tin Fish or a BBQ joint while you were in Chicago.
-- As for the address: Georges Rib House 168 W 147th St Harvey, IL 60426 (708) 331-9347 |
Rib Tips get some respect - FINALLY !!!!!!!!
For me, rib tips have almost always delivered on flavor more than ribs themselves (that includes spare or baby back)
Chicago Tribune in today's At Play section listed their top 5 rib tip joints to try, most have been reviewed in this thread already. 1). Uncle John's BBQ - 337 E 69th St phone: 773.892.1233 2). Barbara Ann's BBQ - 7621 S Cottage Grove Ave phone: 773.651.5300 3). Fat Willy's Rib Shack - 2416 W Schubert Ave phone: 773.782.1800 4). Lem's - 311 E 75th St phone: 773.994.2428 5). Brother's Ribs - 758 W Euclid Ave in Palatine phone: 847.776.7427 I urge you to give the tips a try next time you are at a GOOD BBQ place ^ ^ -- |
Originally Posted by ElmhurstNick
(Post 7616198)
Smoque is good for brisket (either sliced or chopped). Their ribs were ok, but if I wanted that flavor and was in that area, I'd go to Honey 1 instead. Parking at Smoque can be challenging, especially before 6pm.
As I've stated numerous times, I have yet to find a good brisket in Chicago, so we'll have to go to Smoque at some point. -- |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 8597574)
Smoque BBQ was just mentioned in Chicago Magazine's recent article "The 124 Best Dishes". The dish mentioned was the brisket sandwich.
As I've stated numerous times, I have yet to find a good brisket in Chicago, so we'll have to go to Smoque at some point. -- |
I've been to Smoque a few times. While their brisket is not as good as I've had in Texas obviously, it's miles better than anything I've ever found around here and I would definitely rate it as good.
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