Friday, November 20, 2009
Chicagoland / Food Chain / Food & Drink Chicago: The Best BBQ Scene in America?
Posted by Whet Moser on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM
So saith Michael Nagrant (via Grub Street). Helen Rosner thinks he's trying to start a war, and I don't disagree, but the comments are thoughtful and well worth reading - especially the part where Nagrant seemingly gives away the game, but in a good way, because I agree:
"I think Eastern North Carolina is probably my favorite region, with places like Wilbers, the Pit, and Allen and Son's really sticking out."
FWIW, I can't recommend Honey 1 highly enough, despite some hate in comments. Here's what our critics had to say on Nagrant's other picks: Smoque and Uncle John's.
Update: I've heard that Kansas City actually has the best barbecue so many times that it can't be discounted, but sadly have never been.
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North Carolina barbecue all the way! If only we had some of *that* style here.
there is no bbq scene in kcmo, it's just a fact of life. everybody's got their favorite place for brisket, ribs, beans, etc. really, the best places are the old arthur bryant's and gates and sons which have been around since 1908 and 1946 respectively. beef brisket is the specialty--due to the city's historical stockyards--but the real treasure is the sauce. check out gates original and extra spicy. it's so hard to get good sauce here in chicago. sweet baby ray can go suck a lemon.
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