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: 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!”

Why St. Louis is not a ‘dying city’

Too many times I’ve heard people tell me “St. Louis is a dying city.” Nearly every time it’s by people who have never even been there, or who have only passed through. So I want you to hear it from someone born and raised in STL of what the city has to offer. Historic Sports:Continue reading “Why St. Louis is not a ‘dying city’”