Belly Q Knows How to Throw a BBQ – West Loop

Wednesday night in Chicago, Tasting Table and Belly Q teamed up for a huge summer BBQ in the West Loop and it was what a BBQ should be. Great company, plenty of drinks, ridiculously delicious food and a really fun atmosphere. Want to get a glimpse of more food and inside the BellyQ party? Check […]

Memphis – Elvis, BBQ and The Peabody Duck March

What do you do when you find yourself with six hours to spend in Memphis? The first thing is to get yourself to Graceland the home of Elvis Presley. It will not win any awards from Architectural Digest but it is definitely something to see and has a lot of character. The house and property […]

Dinner & Brunch @ Chicago Q – Gold Coast

Led by chef Lee Ann Whippen, Chicago Q offers comfort food in an “urban” BBQ setting. Think a crisp mint julep and the Kentucky Derby in the city. I have some Chicago favorites for BBQ including Lillie’s Q and Smoque BBQ but Chicago Q is unique in that it not only servers great BBQ but the […]

Crisp in Lakeview – Best Chicken Wings in Chicago

Last week I wrote about my second favorite wings in the city here. This brings me to my absolute, hands down favorite wings in Chicago, Crisp Buffalo Spicy Wings. People, these wings are amazing! Get out of your head any ideas of dry shriveled bar food that might have scared you off in the past. […]

I Ate Alligator | Union Sushi + Barbeque – River North

I didn’t plan on it, it just happened one night in River North. So began my meal at Union Sushi + Barbeque. Seems to be the “it” thing this year in Chicago, sushi & BBQ. Said alligator is pictured above on the right-hand side. Looks harmless, doesn’t it? Someone asked me if it was crispy, it was not. […]