FIB War Room

[oN3xM]

Ain’t there 7 in tinley? we looked at mokena as a farm production spot but didnt want to spend the time & money to strip the garbage water there and build it back up. not to mention there's a touch of #MAGA in that area that scarred the socialist wimps away. but ya, you could print money for a few years in that area with average to below average beer. aint there somethin in new lenox now? banging gavel or arrow or somethin?

Yes, Hickory Creek Brewing...

Edit: When they opened their doors, they started with a Kolsch, Roggenbier, Tripel, and Brown Ale on draft

*Homer collar pull gif*

 

[kodt]

Also apparently there is one in Frankfort now? Smokey Barque?

 

[DiscountMegaMall4ever]

Yes, Hickory Creek Brewing...

Edit: When they opened their doors, they started with a Kolsch, Roggenbier, Tripel, and Brown Ale on draft

*Homer collar pull gif*

Weren't they a homebrew shop before? Maybe scaling up all the left over Brewer's Best kits.

 

[oN3xM]

Weren't they a homebrew shop before? Maybe scaling up all the left over Brewer's Best kits.

Not that I'm aware of

 

[oN3xM]

Also apparently there is one in Frankfort now? Smokey Barque?

Formerly Smokey Barque (RIP) and now the "brewery" (they ferment bagged wort) is called Trail's Edge. When your pale ale tastes more like a Hefeweizen... *shivers*.

Same owners though, but they should've stuck with Smokey Barque, which had way better food and a solid draft list at all times. Sigh.

 

[rmalinowski4]

Arrowhead is solid. The beers are well made and rarely have any noticeable issues or off flavors. I haven't liked all the all the beers I have had, but that is a recipe issue and not a quality issue.
The food is all made from scratch with fresh ingredients and is also very solid. They have special food events occasionally like a fish fry or a bbq brisket that have been excellent.
The place has a nice vibe and the staff is attentive but could use a little more beer knowledge. Compared to everything else nearby (including Tribes Mokena), this place is the best in the area.

 

[Alum]

Formerly Smokey Barque (RIP) and now the "brewery" (they ferment bagged wort) is called Trail's Edge. When your pale ale tastes more like a Hefeweizen... *shivers*.

Same owners though, but they should've stuck with Smokey Barque, which had way better food and a solid draft list at all times. Sigh.

Oh man, Smokey Barque had terrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible food. Or maybe more appropriately.. they had terrrrrrrrible BBQ. I guess some of the non-BBQ items offered weren't so bad.

Though my mom (New Lenox resident) liked it.. so I guess they coulda done fine around there.

 

[mjohnson171]

As someone who grew up on the south side/south burbs for the first 23 years of my life I can say this in a non-malicious way; but when a southsuburbantite gives you a bbq recommendation and says it’s great; don’t believe them. There’s been a pleathora of bbq joints open up over the last 30+ years and everyone wants so bad to claim that they’re good. 90% of the time they’re not.

 

[lb304854]

As someone who grew up on the south side/south burbs for the first 23 years of my life I can say this in a non-malicious way; but when a southsuburbantite gives you a bbq recommendation and says it’s great; don’t believe them. There’s been a pleathora of bbq joints open up over the last 30+ years and everyone wants so bad to claim that they’re good. 90% of the time they’re not.

This is true of basically anything on the south side. I think it's because we have so few good things.

Hog Wild in Midlothian was the **** for a good 15 years. The last 5 have seen it become a shell of what it once was after massive expansions to the place.

 

[Alum]

Even worse is when we visit my MiL in Steger.. it's like a food desert in that area.

 

[lb304854]

Even worse is when we visit my MiL in Steger.. it's like a food desert in that area.

Chicago Pit Stop BBQ on 30 in the Heights is the ****. Far better than the other Pit Stop I've had. Take-out only, call ahead, don't let the bulletproof glass scare you. I highly recommend the hot links with hot sauce and the rib tips.

Across the street you have you're average Chicagoland gyro/combo shop called Big Boy Subs. Everything is just okay with the exception of the buttery garlic fries, which are unreal.

Plus, you can always make the drive to OG Aurelio's in Homewood.

 

[Alum]

Chicago Pit Stop BBQ on 30 in the Heights is the ****. Far better than the other Pit Stop I've had. Take-out only, call ahead, don't let the bulletproof glass scare you. I highly recommend the hot links with hot sauce and the rib tips.

Across the street you have you're average Chicagoland gyro/combo shop called Big Boy Subs. Everything is just okay with the exception of the buttery garlic fries, which are unreal.

Plus, you can always make the drive to OG Aurelio's in Homewood.

I love how close your recommendation is to Jimmy's.

 

[lb304854]

I love how close your recommendation is to Jimmy's.

Jimmy's doesn't open by the time I get out of work. Club 390 however, is 4 blocks away and open early for the beer and a burger special.

 

[kodt]

Even worse is when we visit my MiL in Steger.. it's like a food desert in that area.

Northwoods is ok

 

[mjohnson171]

Next can we fight over which Pepe's location has the best Mexican?




If you think they're all the same then you've never been to the Southsuburban ones.
















The correct answer is the one of Sibley in Dolton.

 

[danbanana]

I've been back in the Chicago area for almost 20 years and I still have yet to find BBQ that compares to even the average place in the Deep South.

 

[lb304854]

Next can we fight over which Pepe's location has the best Mexican?




If you think they're all the same then you've never been to the Southsuburban ones.
















The correct answer is the one of Sibley in Dolton.

I'll vouch for Crestwood. South Heights, Heights, and Orland aren't as strong.

 

[TheJB]

I’m up at half acre tasting the Original Reapers, all of them are pretty tasty, it’s nice to drink a stout and regardless of adjunct be able to taste the base beer.

 

[lb304854]

I've been back in the Chicago area for almost 20 years and I still have yet to find BBQ that compares to even the average place in the Deep South.

Every been to a good 'south-side style' BBQ joint? A lot of Chicagoans don't know that they're a thing. Can mostly find them in the 'bad' neighborhoods along with the great Jamaican Jerk places.

 

[danbanana]

Every been to a good 'south-side style' BBQ joint? A lot of Chicagoans don't know that they're a thing. Can mostly find them in the 'bad' neighborhoods along with the great Jamaican Jerk places.

Actually I haven't but am always willing to take suggestions. My comment was mostly on the places that come up in "Best BBQ" lists that are clearly written for people who think covering everything in ketchup and syrup is "barbeque." Also, I'm deeply partial to Carolina/Georgia style.

There's an awesome jerk place in Austin on Division I've been to a few times. And surprisingly, my local grocery store (Pete's) has a take-out jerk chicken with rice and grilled vegetables that is quite good considering the source.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Some of the best lengua I have ever had was at the Woodridge Pepes.

 

[lb304854]

Actually I haven't but am always willing to take suggestions. My comment was mostly on the places that come up in "Best BBQ" lists that are clearly written for people who think covering everything in ketchup and syrup is "barbeque." Also, I'm deeply partial to Carolina/Georgia style.

There's an awesome jerk place in Austin on Division I've been to a few times. And surprisingly, my local grocery store (Pete's) has a take-out jerk chicken with rice and grilled vegetables that is quite good considering the source.

It's kind of like Mississippi/Memphis style, but has really thick, sweet-hot sauce available. It's not your typical Chicago yuppy white guy BBQ, mostly specializing in tips, wings, links, chicken, and turkey but ribs are always on the menu too. Usually no brisket or pulled pork.

The place I mentioned gives you a plate of links over bed of sauce drenched fries with a cup of sauce on the side and a slice of white bread. If they don't give you white bread, it's not the right kind of place.

 

[kodt]

It's kind of like Mississippi/Memphis style, but has really thick, sweet-hot sauce available. It's not your typical Chicago yuppy white guy BBQ, mostly specializing in tips, wings, links, chicken, and turkey but ribs are always on the menu too. Usually no brisket or pulled pork.

The place I mentioned gives you a plate of links over bed of sauce drenched fries with a cup of sauce on the side and a slice of white bread. If they don't give you white bread, it's not the right kind of place.

Exactly, it should look more like this:

less like this:

 

[thewimperoo]

Sauce on the side, always. Uncle John's in Homewood or Honey 1 in Bronzeville. Tips and Links.

 

[danbanana]

Umm, that's what good BBQ sauce looks like...

It's kind of like Mississippi/Memphis style, but has really thick, sweet-hot sauce available. It's not your typical Chicago yuppy white guy BBQ, mostly specializing in tips, wings, links, chicken, and turkey but ribs are always on the menu too. Usually no brisket or pulled pork.

Yeah, that's not my thing. Robinson's in OP runs that style and the best thing about Robinson's was they were BYOB until they moved to a new location down the street. I'm sure other places are better than they are but I'm not looking for tasty meat smothered in sweet-ass ketchup.

 

[lb304854]

Exactly, it should look more like this:

less like this:

Umm, that's what good BBQ sauce looks like...



Yeah, that's not my thing. Robinson's in OP runs that style and the best thing about Robinson's was they were BYOB until they moved to a new location down the street. I'm sure other places are better than they are but I'm not looking for tasty meat smothered in sweet-ass ketchup.

For the record, I'm not touting this style's superiority. I believe most BBQ styles have their place. Was more curious about the Chicago community's awareness of this phenomenon.

 

[lb304854]

Uncle John's in Homewood

This will happen soon. Thanks for the tip.

 

[kodt]

For the record, I'm not touting this style's superiority. I believe most BBQ styles have their place. Was more curious about the Chicago community's awareness of this phenomenon.

It's usually way cheaper too.

Umm, that's what good BBQ sauce looks like...

I'm sure it's delicious. Just expensive.

 

[thewimperoo]

Ugh, I bought a couple BA and a Port a couple of weeks ago, but haven't tried any yet.


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Edit: Ugh, moreso to them potentially be off. Not for PW's response which is as good as it can get.

 

[danbanana]

I'm sure it's delicious. Just expensive.

I'm not necessarily talking about the meal; just what the sauce looks to be. Vinegar-based sauces (including mustard-based) are superior ******* BBQ sauces.