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Brethren Road Trips The travel logs of our members. Q- joints, restaurants, entertainment, reviews while we travel around the 50 states. Also, Post here for a shout out to members to meet up with while on the road. |
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04-24-2021, 03:20 PM | #1 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-06-13
Location: Utah
Name/Nickname : Jon
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Need Road Trip Advice
Brethren,
My brother is moving from Phoenix to Chicago in June - I'm flying down to help him with the move and then drive his car up with him the 26 hours. We are huge BBQ geeks so, we'd love some suggestions along the way . I know there are probably a few "iconic" places along the way. Also - we don't discriminate, while we do love and want our fair share of BBQ along the way, we'd love some suggestions of other foodie stops along the way, even some cool attractions. Some notable cities/towns we can drive through are: Albuquerque - I'd assume there's a "must stop" Mexican place somewhere Amarillo - any "iconic" Texas BBQ joints in this area? Oklahoma City Wichita Kansas City - Again, another "iconic" BBQ stop here maybe? St. Louis Chicago - Obviously have a few things I'd like to try here, never been to Chicago before... Thanks in advance - I'm super excited to be able to have some quality time with my brother, haven't seen him much with Med School the last several years - It'll be great to catch up and have a reason to start dieting again when I get back.
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04-24-2021, 04:45 PM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 11-29-12
Location: ABQ, NM
Name/Nickname : Marc
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ABQ
- Barbacoa El Primo - FB Page - Gil's Gastronome Review (I trust these folks) - Google Maps Do note that these guys are open 0700-1500L... We usually get the barbacoa "libra" - to-go... served with tortillas, veg, limes, and salsa. We usually sit out at their picnic tables in front and chow down... but it's do-able via tailgate or hood, as well. Safe travels, no matter where you stop!
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04-24-2021, 05:04 PM | #3 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-27-15
Location: Cincinnati OH
Name/Nickname : Mik
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Can't recommend any BBQ in these places, but once you are to Chicago, hit a Portillo's for Chicago dogs and Italian Beef. Ambrosia.
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04-24-2021, 05:15 PM | #4 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-10-18
Location: East Peoria Illinois
Name/Nickname : Terry
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https://www.rigazzis.com/
It's been a few years since I was there, but Rigazzi's in St. Louis is some of the best Italian food I've had.
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04-24-2021, 07:17 PM | #5 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-06-13
Location: Utah
Name/Nickname : Jon
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A big ol' sloppy Chicago Beef is definitely on my list!! Thanks for the recommendations!
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04-24-2021, 07:39 PM | #6 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-05-06
Location: Van Alstyne TX
Name/Nickname : Mike
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Agree on a portillos
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04-24-2021, 09:39 PM | #7 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-12-17
Location: USA
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Amarillo's not a great BBQ town but these two joints are popular. I like to smoke my own but sometimes hit Rudy's for a quick fix.
https://www.spicymikesbarbqhaven.com/ https://tylersbarbeque.com/ |
04-24-2021, 09:52 PM | #8 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 11-29-12
Location: ABQ, NM
Name/Nickname : Marc
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I can second Tyler's in Amarillo. It's been a couple of years, but we enjoyed the stop.
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04-24-2021, 11:07 PM | #9 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 03-17-12
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Name/Nickname : Mike
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I know all the hype about the Big Texan Steakhouse but when we were there it was a Great steak dinner. They know steak. In St. Louis Salt and smoke.
Just my .02. By the way, why would anyone want to move there?
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04-25-2021, 12:15 AM | #11 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 03-12-17
Location: USA
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Chicago is way way to cold for me but everybody I've known to live there loved the place.
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04-25-2021, 06:39 AM | #12 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 07-27-13
Location: Hannibal, MO
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Hit up Pappy's in St Louis.
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04-25-2021, 07:54 AM | #13 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 08-29-11
Location: Shawnee Ks
Name/Nickname : Barry
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For KC lots of choices..most are good. But lately I have been enjoying Big T's. I tend to like nostalgic places. And this one does not dissapoint...somewhat of a hole in the wall. Here's a story describing a few of the good ones. Scroll down to #6. BTW dont get fooled by Jones at #3. https://www.kansascitymag.com/the-10...ts-to-pick-em/ Big yes on Chicago Dogs and Italian Beef in Chi-town.
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04-26-2021, 03:14 PM | #14 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-06-13
Location: Utah
Name/Nickname : Jon
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I agree! He got into Northwestern though for his residency (top 10 program in the country) so, I think it's a short term pain for a long term gain in his eyes.
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04-26-2021, 09:58 PM | #15 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 05-16-05
Location: Elgin Oklahoma
Name/Nickname : Eric
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Oklahoma
If you jog over a bit to Elgin OK, Native Smoke is very good. Open Thursday and Friday, he cooks on a 1000 and 500 gallon Franklin style pits he made, and its the real deal.
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