BBQ in Chicago
Aug 14, 2006 | 4:22 pm
#136
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM, HA, VS
Posts: 91,944
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.
Dec 4, 2006 | 12:24 pm
#137
Original Poster
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 24,157
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.
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.
Jan 2, 2007 | 8:00 pm
#138
Original Poster
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 24,157
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
--
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.
--
Jan 2, 2007 | 8:36 pm
#139
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM, HA, VS
Posts: 91,944
Apr 10, 2007 | 2:47 pm
#140
Original Poster
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 24,157
Apr 10, 2007 | 2:58 pm
#141
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM, HA, VS
Posts: 91,944
Apr 19, 2007 | 10:14 pm
#142
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Furniture and wife in Gilbert, AZ
Programs: US Airways Dividend Miles
Posts: 95
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.
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.
Apr 19, 2007 | 10:45 pm
#143
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM, HA, VS
Posts: 91,944
Apr 20, 2007 | 10:28 pm
#144
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, Breezy 2
Posts: 12,608
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.
Apr 21, 2007 | 8:25 am
#145
Original Poster
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 24,157
oooooooo, the elusive good brisket in Chicago, I didn't think it existed.
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.
--
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.
--
Apr 22, 2007 | 10:40 pm
#146
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Furniture and wife in Gilbert, AZ
Programs: US Airways Dividend Miles
Posts: 95
As for the address:
Georges Rib House
168 W 147th St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-9347
May 10, 2007 | 4:54 pm
#147
Original Poster
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 24,157
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 ^ ^
--
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 ^ ^
--
Oct 21, 2007 | 2:13 pm
#148
Original Poster
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 24,157
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.
--
Oct 21, 2007 | 4:56 pm
#149
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM, HA, VS
Posts: 91,944
