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

Ron_L · Nov 29, 2013

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 · Nov 30, 2013

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 · Nov 30, 2013

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 · Nov 30, 2013

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

billm · Dec 1, 2013

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 · Dec 1, 2013

billm said:
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 · Dec 1, 2013

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

ITBFQ · Dec 1, 2013

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

Ron_L · Dec 1, 2013

Bbq Bubba said:
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 · Dec 1, 2013

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 · Dec 1, 2013

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 · Dec 1, 2013

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

cmohr74 · Dec 1, 2013

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 · Dec 2, 2013

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

deguerre · Dec 2, 2013

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

Ron_L · Dec 2, 2013

The back yard may be a bit cold in January

T-Bone44 · Dec 2, 2013

I vote Rub Country Smokehouse. Jared has a great space and the Bewely pit is producing some tasty bbq.

Smokin' Deal · Dec 2, 2013

Ron_L said:
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)

Hands down...the best spot north of Chicago is BIG ED'S BBQ in Waukegan!! If you haven't been go...and if you've been, you know! The bark on his shoulder, the tenderness of his brisket, the flavor profile of his ribs...I'm telling you, this is the place! All in favor, say I!!!????!!

http://www.bigedsllc.com/

Ron_L · Dec 2, 2013

Smokin' Deal said:
Hands down...the best spot north of Chicago is BIG ED'S BBQ in Waukegan!! If you haven't been go...and if you've been, you know! The bark on his shoulder, the tenderness of his brisket, the flavor profile of his ribs...I'm telling you, this is the place! All in favor, say I!!!????!!

http://www.bigedsllc.com/

Sounds a bit like an advertisement :-D

Let's add Big Ed's to the list.

Smokin' Deal · Dec 2, 2013

Hard not to sing their praises...this is one great joint!

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