Annual Northern Illinois Brethren Mid Winter Gathering, 2014 Edition!!! Place, Time and Date Confirmed!!!

Ron_L · 11-29-2013, 03:45 PM

Real Urban BBQ in Vernon Hills, IL on January 18th at 11:00AM.

http://www.realurbanbbq.com/

Vernon Hills Town Center
1260 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847-613-1BBQ (1227)

Here is what we will be getting and the cost...

3 meat combo (comes w/2 sides)
fountain soda
mini cupcake

$16 per person

Beer and wine is available for purchase.

Ron_L - Confirmed
Grabnabber (2 adults, 2 kids) - Confirmed
BillM - Confirmed
ITBFQ (1 adult, 1 kid) - Confirmed
cmohr74 - Confirmed
T-Bone44 (2) - Confirmed
SCSmoke (2) - Confirmed
SuperQue (2) - Confirmed
Neotrout - Confirmed
MugsterDad (2) - Confirmed
Stoke&Smoke (2) - Confirmed
oifmarine2003 - Confirmed
---k---
scayne62 - Maybe
superlazy (2) - Confirmed
Chicagokp - Confirmed
kwas68 (2) - Confirmed
HankB (2) - Confirmed
BBQ n Brew - Confirmed
Shagdog (2 adults, one kid) - Confirmed
drumdawg67 (2) - Confirmed
Kave Dweller - Maybe
Pig Daddy (2) - Confirmed
shoestringshop - Maybe

Total - 36 Adults, 4 kids

Bluesman · 11-30-2013, 11:06 AM

I would be in for a Saturday. Northern IL is about 2 1/2 hours for me. How about Waukegan? I can get a room.

Ron_L · 11-30-2013, 11:17 AM

We usually go to a BBQ place, and I don't know of any in Waukegan. Real Urban BBQ is in Highland Park or Vernon Hills. Both are north of the city.

http://www.realurbanbbq.com/

I know the owner. If that works out to be a good place I can contact him.

Grabnabber · 11-30-2013, 02:55 PM

I'm in! I'll be bringing the family, too.

billm · 12-01-2013, 07:06 AM

Ron- Im in on any day with a little notice although Id prefer the burbs vs driving into city and dealing with parking :)
If you do plan on Real Urban Id suggest the Vernon Hills location. There is an actual lot vs Highland Park which is all street parking in a pretty busy area. Food at both locations is good though. Just preferences..not showstoppers

Ron_L · 12-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billm

Ron- Im in on any day with a little notice although Id prefer the burbs vs driving into city and dealing with parking :)
If you do plan on Real Urban Id suggest the Vernon Hills location. There is an actual lot vs Highland Park which is all street parking in a pretty busy area. Food at both locations is good though. Just preferences..not showstoppers

Thanks, Bill... I prefer 'burbs for the same reason, but someplace reasonably close to the train stations downtown would be OK.

Thanks for the not on Real Urban. Let's put Real Urban BBQ in Vernon Hills on the short list for now.

Bbq Bubba · 12-01-2013, 09:03 AM

Any thoughts on Rub Country Smokehouse? Jared has a Bewely pit now and is making some amazing bbq!

ITBFQ · 12-01-2013, 09:27 AM

I prefer Saturdays, but can squeeze in a Sunday gathering. I had fun last time, and look forward to it again!

Ron_L · 12-01-2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Any thoughts on Rub Country Smokehouse? Jared has a Bewely pit now and is making some amazing bbq!

At this point any place can be considered. Once we have a few more suggestions we can make a decision.

Ron_L · 12-01-2013, 09:41 AM

So far the suggested places are...

Real Urban BBQ, Vernon Hills, IL (North suburbs)
Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse, Rogers Park, IL (North side of the city)

rubbbq · 12-01-2013, 04:08 PM

I'd love to host. I have the perfect space for it too! I have 2 storefronts - 1 is the restaurant, and the adjacent space is our "Pit Room" where I teach BBQ Cooking classes - and where our Bewley smoker is. I can accommodate 20-25 people....let me know, I'd love to host the party!

Ron_L · 12-01-2013, 04:35 PM

Thanks Jared... We'll see what the consensus is. Also, is 25 the max? Last year we were close to 40.

cmohr74 · 12-01-2013, 08:48 PM

I'm in Capt. Let me know when and where. I know it got a little tight at Sweet Baby Rays when we had 40'ish people, so room to spare is good.

rubbbq · 12-02-2013, 08:12 AM

25 is definitely not max - we have our dining room too that holds 40.

deguerre · 12-02-2013, 08:19 AM

All you Ilfos can farking cook. I've seen it. Virtually anyway. I say, sleepover at Ronelles.

11-29-2013, 03:45 PM	#1
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Annual Northern Illinois Brethren Mid Winter Gathering, 2014 Edition!!! Place, Time and Date Confirmed!!! Real Urban BBQ in Vernon Hills, IL on January 18th at 11:00AM. http://www.realurbanbbq.com/ Vernon Hills Town Center 1260 S. Milwaukee Avenue Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-613-1BBQ (1227) Here is what we will be getting and the cost... 3 meat combo (comes w/2 sides) fountain soda mini cupcake $16 per person Beer and wine is available for purchase. Ron_L - Confirmed Grabnabber (2 adults, 2 kids) - Confirmed BillM - Confirmed ITBFQ (1 adult, 1 kid) - Confirmed cmohr74 - Confirmed T-Bone44 (2) - Confirmed SCSmoke (2) - Confirmed SuperQue (2) - Confirmed Neotrout - Confirmed MugsterDad (2) - Confirmed Stoke&Smoke (2) - Confirmed oifmarine2003 - Confirmed ---k--- scayne62 - Maybe superlazy (2) - Confirmed Chicagokp - Confirmed kwas68 (2) - Confirmed HankB (2) - Confirmed BBQ n Brew - Confirmed Shagdog (2 adults, one kid) - Confirmed drumdawg67 (2) - Confirmed Kave Dweller - Maybe Pig Daddy (2) - Confirmed shoestringshop - Maybe Total - 36 Adults, 4 kids __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850 Last edited by Ron_L; 01-15-2014 at 10:49 AM..

11-30-2013, 11:06 AM	#2
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	I would be in for a Saturday. Northern IL is about 2 1/2 hours for me. How about Waukegan? I can get a room. __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

11-30-2013, 11:17 AM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	We usually go to a BBQ place, and I don't know of any in Waukegan. Real Urban BBQ is in Highland Park or Vernon Hills. Both are north of the city. http://www.realurbanbbq.com/ I know the owner. If that works out to be a good place I can contact him. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

11-30-2013, 02:55 PM	#4
Grabnabber Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-25-10 Location: In the gutter.	I'm in! I'll be bringing the family, too. __________________ Tom

12-01-2013, 07:06 AM	#5
billm is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-08-06 Location: Roselle Il Name/Nickname : Head	Ron- Im in on any day with a little notice although Id prefer the burbs vs driving into city and dealing with parking :) If you do plan on Real Urban Id suggest the Vernon Hills location. There is an actual lot vs Highland Park which is all street parking in a pretty busy area. Food at both locations is good though. Just preferences..not showstoppers __________________ Extended Backwoods Party Backwoods Chubby Alveron Cooker Weber 26.75 inch Kettle & Summit Gold gasser Cypriot Grill & Optimal Automatics Party Que http://www.headsredbbq.com

12-01-2013, 09:03 AM	#7
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Any thoughts on Rub Country Smokehouse? Jared has a Bewely pit now and is making some amazing bbq! __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

12-01-2013, 09:27 AM	#8
ITBFQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-17-12 Location: Oswego, IL	I prefer Saturdays, but can squeeze in a Sunday gathering. I had fun last time, and look forward to it again! __________________ - Matt [URL="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hatfield-and-McCoy-Barbecue/765488903565575"]Hatfield and McCoy Barbecue[/URL] - Co-Pitmaster Illinois This Butt's for 'Que - Pitmaster KCBS CBJ; 18.5" WSM; [COLOR="Sienna"]U[/COLOR][COLOR="Navy"]D[/COLOR][COLOR="Sienna"]S[/COLOR]; [COLOR="Red"]Thermapen Mk4[/COLOR]; [COLOR="Blue"]DigiQ DX2[/COLOR]; [COLOR="DarkOrange"]IQ120[/COLOR]; [COLOR="Gray"]CharBroil Gasser (wind victim after 11 years)[/COLOR]; Maverick; OTS x2; etc. [URL="http://bbqbeat.com/hatfield-and-mccoy-bbq-team/"]We're (kinda) famous![/URL]

12-01-2013, 09:41 AM	#10
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	So far the suggested places are... Real Urban BBQ, Vernon Hills, IL (North suburbs) Rub's Backcountry Smokehouse, Rogers Park, IL (North side of the city) __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

12-01-2013, 04:08 PM	#11
rubbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-05-12 Location: Chicago,IL	I'd love to host. I have the perfect space for it too! I have 2 storefronts - 1 is the restaurant, and the adjacent space is our "Pit Room" where I teach BBQ Cooking classes - and where our Bewley smoker is. I can accommodate 20-25 people....let me know, I'd love to host the party! __________________ www.backcountryq.com

12-01-2013, 04:35 PM	#12
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Thanks Jared... We'll see what the consensus is. Also, is 25 the max? Last year we were close to 40. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

12-01-2013, 08:48 PM	#13
cmohr74 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-12-11 Location: Streamwood, Illinois	I'm in Capt. Let me know when and where. I know it got a little tight at Sweet Baby Rays when we had 40'ish people, so room to spare is good. __________________ FEC100 /Memphis/"Hulk" UDS / S/S UDS, Peroria Backyarder

12-02-2013, 08:12 AM	#14
rubbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-05-12 Location: Chicago,IL	25 is definitely not max - we have our dining room too that holds 40. __________________ www.backcountryq.com

12-02-2013, 08:19 AM	#15
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	All you Ilfos can farking cook. I've seen it. Virtually anyway. I say, sleepover at Ronelles. __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog