Chicago Q - Restaurant by Lee Ann Whippen

[billm]

We're going to have to start a new thread with a list of all the Chicago que places and resources. I didn't know there were so many. But, of course we're up to, what, a dozen in a city area of 10 million.

actually a lot more than a dozen ..
On a positive note though the good places are finally starting to outweigh the bad
I think Chicago area BBQ is getting better and you dont have to go into really crap neighborhoods anymore to find it

 

[billm]

Has anyone tried Hickory River Smokehouse in Glendale hts? http://www.hickoryriver.com/index.html I went there once with the wife to try it out and I thought it was pretty good. I especially like the brisket because mine usually does not turn out all that well. It was a bit pricey and I would have like to see more on my plate. Then again I always over eat! Best part is it's minutes from the house! Next time I go I have to try a 3X meal! Vince

Ive been meaning to check that place out Vince..let me know if you want to meet up there sometime..its 10 min from and what ..about 5 from you?

 

[LTG]

Has anyone tried Hickory River Smokehouse in Glendale hts? http://www.hickoryriver.com/index.html I went there once with the wife to try it out and I thought it was pretty good. I especially like the brisket because mine usually does not turn out all that well. It was a bit pricey and I would have like to see more on my plate. Then again I always over eat! Best part is it's minutes from the house! Next time I go I have to try a 3X meal! Vince

Hickory River is a small chain. They just opened a second location here in town. Their food is pretty consistent but I really don't eat there anymore since I started making bbq on my own so much.