Just outside Chicago

[FEAR]

Kind of new to BBQ. I ended up buying a Primo Oval and dove in head first. I have not competed except for some loud mouth friends that talk a big game. Mostly its an excuse to be outside and knock a few back. One thing though, its really hard to find a good BBQ joint around here. Maybe too far north i don't know??

[timzcardz]

Welcome to The Brethren. Grab a cold one, have a seat, and stay a while.

Oh, and btw FEAR, Don't Fear The Reaper!

[HeSmellsLikeSmoke]

Welcome Fear. You got a good smoker there. Looking forward to seeing pictures with some meat smoking on it.

[Ron_L]

Welcome to the asylum!

Have you checked out the LTH forums (http://www.lthforum.com/bb/index.php)? There is a lot of info there about local restaurants. Out of the BBQ places, the ones that get the most coverage are Smoque (http://www.smoquebbq.com/), Honey 1 (http://www.honey1bbq.com/), Lem's (http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=79247) and Barbara Ann's (http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=4137). The last three are in tough neighborhoods. Smoque is on the near north side of the city. I haven't tried any of them yet.

Depending on where you are, you can always go to Kenosha to the BBQ Factory (http://www.thebarbequefactory.com/) (run by Dr. Porkenstein, Alex, and his wife Kate). I also saw a mention of a new place in Wheaton on the LTH forums (http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=14251) called Butler's BBQ and Grill (http://butlersbbqandgrill.com/), but I haven't tried it yet.

Of course, the best BBQ in the Chicago area is in Batavia, in my back yard :-D

[bbqbull]

Welcome to the forum FEAR!

[Trucky1008]

Welcome aboard FEAR!

[Bigdog]

Of course, the best BBQ in the Chicago area is in Batavia, in my back yard :-D

You do know that I am going to take you up on this some day my coffee swilling friend. :wink:

[Ron_L]

You do know that I am going to take you up on this some day my coffee swilling friend. :wink:

Any time! I'll toss on some extra SPAM for you!

[Bigdog]

Any time! I'll toss on some extra SPAM for you!

What a friend. Sheeeech. :roll:

By the way, welcome Brother FEAR.

[bigabyte]

Welcome to the nuthouse!:cool: By the way, the more you Q, the harder and harder it will be to find good BBQ restaurants.:wink:

[Brauma]

Welcome aboard, FEAR!

[chromesporty]

Welcome!

[BBQ Grail]

Welcome!

So, you bought primo oval and dove in head first! I hope you wore a helmet!

[Bob S]

Welcome Fear!

[Desert Dweller]

welkum...

[Big George's BBQ]

Welcome This is a great place

[NotleyQue]

Welcome Fear.
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[bowhnter]

Welcome! Recent XL owner myself

[PaPaQ]

Welcome to the forum!

[slat]

Welcome Brother.

[keend]

Welcome, grab a cold one and light a fire.

[Rookie'48]

Welcome to our crazy little club house!

Welcome to the nuthouse!:cool: By the way, the more you Q, the harder and harder it will be to find good BBQ restaurants.:wink:

And truer words ^^^^^ were never spoken :biggrin:

[moocow]

Welcome

[Hachie Qer]

welcome fellow noob

[Divemaster]

Welcome to the addiction... Remember there is no 12 step program for us!!!

Kind of new to BBQ. I ended up buying a Primo Oval and dove in head first. I have not competed except for some loud mouth friends that talk a big game. Mostly its an excuse to be outside and knock a few back. One thing though, its really hard to find a good BBQ joint around here. Maybe too far north i don't know??
Trust me, I know that feeling...


Have you checked out the LTH forums (http://www.lthforum.com/bb/index.php)? There is a lot of info there about local restaurants. Out of the BBQ places, the ones that get the most coverage are Smoque (http://www.smoquebbq.com/), Honey 1 (http://www.honey1bbq.com/), Lem's (http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?p=79247) and Barbara Ann's (http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=4137). The last three are in tough neighborhoods. Smoque is on the near north side of the city. I haven't tried any of them yet.
I've tried 'Smoque', I wasn't impressed (I feel like Guy Fieri let me down.... (http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39915&highlight=smoque) )

Of course, the best BBQ in the Chicago area is in Batavia, in my back yard :-D
I'm available this weekend.....

You do know that I am going to take you up on this some day my coffee swilling friend. :wink:
Heck, I live closer and still haven't tried it....

By the way, the more you Q, the harder and harder it will be to find good BBQ restaurants.:wink:
You are soooooooo right my friend!

[Westexbbq]

Welcome to the camp,
FEAR.
Enjoy.

[Harbormaster]

Good to have you FEAR.
A recent aquaintance reminded me of an old saying about backyard Q: "The worst you make is the best many will ever have."
Welcome to the best clubhouse on the web!

[Mad Max]

Welcome Fear.

[outside ed]

Good morning and welcome.

[NeoTrout]

Howdy & welcome. I'm with RonL. When I get BBQ at places around here I'm usually not that impressed. The backyard is best and the beer is cheaper!:icon_cool

[Cabntmkr1]

Welcome to the best BBQ forum on the 'net!