(GLEN CARBON, Ill.) — Back when I was on TV, we’d have a joke term we’d use ever now and then: “Smellivision.” This was normally during our cooking segments where we either had some DELICIOUS food and it smelled wonderful in the kitch, OR some horrendous prank food that stunk up the place. We’d tellContinue reading “Illinois Rib Report: Edley’s Bar-B-Que”
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Central Illinois Rib Report: Smokin’ Notes BBQ
(EAST PEORIA, Ill.) — If you’re driving around the Peoria area, you’ve probably seen ads for Smokin’ Notes BBQ in East Peoria. I’ve been wanting to get here since they opened about a year ago, and I’m glad I finally did. It’s a quaint, country vibe restaurant near a lot of the East Peoria shoppingContinue reading “Central Illinois Rib Report: Smokin’ Notes BBQ”
Barbecue Report: The Polite Pig at Disney Springs
(ORLANDO, FL.) — Disney World fans, rejoice! If you’re headed to the House of Mouse, I’ve got the barbecue recommendation you’ll want to visit. Cue The Polite Pig: Modern BBQ + Taps. Just steps away from the Lime Garage in Disney Springs, The Polite Pig boasts a delicious barbecue menu with incredible entrees and sidesContinue reading “Barbecue Report: The Polite Pig at Disney Springs”
Rib Report KC-Style: Q39 Barbecue!
(OVERLAND PARK, KS) — If you’re a barbecue connoisseur like me, you need to make your way to Kansas City! I’ve enjoyed KC BBQ now three different times, and I’ve loved it every time. In 2017, we had Joe’s. In 2022, it was Jack Stack. This year? We headed to Q39 (Overland Park location). Let’sContinue reading “Rib Report KC-Style: Q39 Barbecue!”
Central Illinois Rib Report: BC BBQ!
(PEKIN, Ill.) — It was a rainy & dreary day, which called for some good ole barbecue. Tonight’s Rib Report took me to Pekin, Illinois to check out BC BBQ on 14th Street. I like the outside vibe of the place. Feels like an old gas station meets a saloon. The service was very friendly,Continue reading “Central Illinois Rib Report: BC BBQ!”
Central Illinois Rib Report: Whitey’s BBQ/Crusen 29
(CREVE COEUR, Ill.) — It’s never a bad day for some barbecue, especially when it’s as phenomenal as Whitey’s BBQ at Crusens Rt 29. As we get into the meaty spread we were served, I want to give a huge shoutout to Mike White, the owner/founder, for his hospitality. We loved our time at Whitey’sContinue reading “Central Illinois Rib Report: Whitey’s BBQ/Crusen 29”
Central Illinois BBQ Rib Report: Dac’s Smokehouse!
(MORTON, Ill.) — On the search for amazing BBQ ribs across Central Illinois, there are a few key things I’m really looking for. Meatiness, seasoning, and sauce (which all tie into flavor). My 2nd Rib Report at Dac’s Smokehouse in Morton, Illinois nailed all of these aspects. But before we get to the main dish,Continue reading “Central Illinois BBQ Rib Report: Dac’s Smokehouse!”
Central Illinois BBQ Rib Report: Brickhouse BBQ, Burgers & Brews!
(WASHINGTON, Ill.) — At any barbecue restaurant, I go straight to my tried & true barbecue ribs. I don’t have an exact number of the amount of ribs I’ve eaten over the years, but I’d imagine it’s inching near 1,000 at this point! So I’m setting out on the Central Illinois Rib Report! Let’s startContinue reading “Central Illinois BBQ Rib Report: Brickhouse BBQ, Burgers & Brews!”
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