Where to go?

alisonalivesey · 09-20-2019, 05:52 AM

My friend is coming to the US and will be travelling from Chicago to New Orleans. She likes music and food and is looking for recommendation for places to visit. I said South East North Carolina for BBQ and she ha asked me for any recommendations for places to visit for great BBQ. As I am in the UK and have never been but been told on here that the best place for BBQ I thought I'd ask.

Blythewood BBQ'er · 09-20-2019, 07:29 AM

It might be out of her way but Charleston SC has both great BBQ and lots of good music. Rodney Scott's, Lewis BBQ, and Swig and Swine seem to be the top down there.

Ron_L · 09-20-2019, 10:38 AM

If she is going from Chicago to New Orleans the Carolinas are waayyyy out of her way

The most direct route will take her through Memphis, which is a great place for BBQ.

St Louis is not a bad detour and has a great history in BBQ and Music. That route would likely go through Memphis as well.

A longer detour would be to go through Indianapolis and then Nashville. Nashville also is great for music and BBQ!

Once she picks her route we can add suggestions. I moved this thread to the Brethren Roadtrips section of the forum, and there are suggestions for all of these in this section as well.

If she needs suggestions for the Chicago area, we can add that as well!

Stlsportster · 09-20-2019, 05:16 PM

St Louis to Memphis. St Louis is about 5.5 hours right down a major highway (55). Memphis is another 4 hours south.

Both would be great stops!!

cowboyupbbq · 09-20-2019, 10:57 PM

If she wants bbq, it’s not a far trip to KC, which has great bbq.

alisonalivesey · 09-21-2019, 03:49 AM

Thank you so much - you are all so helpful. I have passed on the suggestions and am really jealous I am stuck here in Warwickshire! Of course it you are ever in Blighty I do an awesome brisket!

LYU370 · 09-21-2019, 03:27 PM

If she goes through Memphis, please tell her to avoid Rendezvous. No matter what kind of great reviews she may have read. She'll thank you later. I've tried it several times and will never ever go back there again.

BUT! Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is not to be missed.

17th Street BBQ in Murphysboro IL is another great spot.

Let us know what route she's thinking of taking. In Chicago, tell her to stay far, far away from the far South & West sides of the city. The John Hancock has better views than the Sears Tower.

09-20-2019, 05:52 AM	#1
alisonalivesey Found some matches. Join Date: 09-21-17 Location: Rugby Warwickshire	Where to go? My friend is coming to the US and will be travelling from Chicago to New Orleans. She likes music and food and is looking for recommendation for places to visit. I said South East North Carolina for BBQ and she ha asked me for any recommendations for places to visit for great BBQ. As I am in the UK and have never been but been told on here that the best place for BBQ I thought I'd ask.

09-20-2019, 07:29 AM	#2
Blythewood BBQ'er Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-17-13 Location: Blythewood, SC Name/Nickname : Dennis	It might be out of her way but Charleston SC has both great BBQ and lots of good music. Rodney Scott's, Lewis BBQ, and Swig and Swine seem to be the top down there. __________________ BUBBA GRILLS 250r, CharGriller Akorn, 1.5 uds, 28in Blackstone, Blackstone Tailgater, Weber Mastertouch Slate Blue, Weber Copper Performer Premium, Weber 26er, Weber Jumbo Joe, and a set of Octoforks! GOOD FOOD GOOD TIMES AND GOOD FRIENDS CAN BE FOUND HERE!! THE BBQ BRETHREN BASHES! [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8[/URL]

09-20-2019, 10:38 AM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	If she is going from Chicago to New Orleans the Carolinas are waayyyy out of her way The most direct route will take her through Memphis, which is a great place for BBQ. St Louis is not a bad detour and has a great history in BBQ and Music. That route would likely go through Memphis as well. A longer detour would be to go through Indianapolis and then Nashville. Nashville also is great for music and BBQ! Once she picks her route we can add suggestions. I moved this thread to the Brethren Roadtrips section of the forum, and there are suggestions for all of these in this section as well. If she needs suggestions for the Chicago area, we can add that as well! __________________ "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

09-20-2019, 10:57 PM	#5
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09-21-2019, 03:49 AM	#6
alisonalivesey Found some matches. Join Date: 09-21-17 Location: Rugby Warwickshire	Where to go Thank you so much - you are all so helpful. I have passed on the suggestions and am really jealous I am stuck here in Warwickshire! Of course it you are ever in Blighty I do an awesome brisket!

09-20-2019, 05:16 PM	#4
Stlsportster Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-16 Location: Random Point In Time and Space Name/Nickname : Parental Assigned Label	St Louis to Memphis. St Louis is about 5.5 hours right down a major highway (55). Memphis is another 4 hours south. Both would be great stops!!

09-21-2019, 03:27 PM	#7
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	If she goes through Memphis, please tell her to avoid Rendezvous. No matter what kind of great reviews she may have read. She'll thank you later. I've tried it several times and will never ever go back there again. BUT! Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is not to be missed. 17th Street BBQ in Murphysboro IL is another great spot. Let us know what route she's thinking of taking. In Chicago, tell her to stay far, far away from the far South & West sides of the city. The John Hancock has better views than the Sears Tower. __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link