In keeping with one of my 2011 resolutions (see Write more), I'm doing just that. So that means that on occasion you'll get two posts in one day.
Deal with it.
I wanted to start this year out on a high note with the review portion of this blog, by talking about an incredible BBQ restaurant just up the road from my place in Chicago.
It's touted as Chicagoland's Best Award Winning BBQ and let me tell you what, it lives up to that.
Now, if you've been reading long, you're probably thinking, "but Ashley, aren't you a vegetarian?'
True, I used to be a full veg, but things change and I've come to find that meat can be your friend in small doses. Plus, it's yummy!
Anyhow, so in trying out new, local restaurants, my fiance and I stumbled into Uncle Bub's in Westmont one afternoon.
We decided, since this was our first time, that we'd pop that cherry by splitting the sampler platter, which has three ounces of each of their meats (though, I really think there was more than 3 oz of each....they really loaded it up). You also get corn bread and two sides - this was more than enough for us. In fact, we ended up taking some home!
I was a huge fan of the brisket, while my partner in crime was loving the ribs. He also loved the friend mac & cheese while my favorite sides were by far the mashed potatoes and gravy and cole slaw.
One of the cool things about this place is that they have a wall of sauces you can pick from and take back to your table. We indulged in a few hot sauces and a couple different BBQ sauces aside from what was on the table. On top of that, they have homemade pickles and pickled veggies as well.
I think what I liked most about this place though was the service. Everyone was so nice! They were slow as we showed our faces at 3:30 in the afternoon, but that gave us time to check everything out and mingle with the staff. It had a very Midwestern flare for a BBQ joint.
This would be a great place for one of those Food Network shows like Man vs. Food or Diners, Drive ins and Dives. I guess the latter had to finally contact Uncle Bub's and request that their patrons stop sending email requests to the show because their inbox fills up. Well, hello Guy, maybe that's your clue to come to Westmont, eh?
I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the Chicago area or traveling out to the burbs. It's worth the drive!
Price: $$ (big portions at a reasonable price)
Menu Selection: *** (not sure what is standard for BBQ places)
Taste: **** (yummy!)
Service: ***** (so nice and welcoming, and prompt with the order)
Atmosphere: **** (laid back, friendly)
Cheers!
-A
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