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[7eat51]

The Oliverri restaurants are a local chain and I actually prefer them over Maggianos. Bulldogs and Ad Lib are a must, but skip the winery. When I said "fermented less than five days in a bathtub," what I really meant is most of their selections taste like they were filtered through the sweaty underwear of a Biggest Loser contestant after an eight hour workout. However, if you insist on giving them a try anyway, you can sample their concoctions Wednesday evenings at the Farmer's Market starting in June. You'd be much better off washing down a Bulldogs burger at The Vine just a few doors west of the grill.

Ah. I misread the winery "recommendation". We will definitely pass on that one. Thanks.

What? No BBQ or Tex-Mex.

Unfortunately, I am usually disappointed with BBQ places up here that don't specialize in Chicago-style BBQ. There's one establishment in Urbana - The Black Dog Smoke and Ale House - that has good BBQ.

[Berthier]

Unfortunately, I am usually disappointed with BBQ places up here that don't specialize in Chicago-style BBQ. .

What's is Chicago style BBQ? Down here BBQ means meat cooked outdoors on an open grill, in the past wood burning flames but nowadays usually gas fired. Beef, chicken, fish doesn't matter, charred to death common if not so tasty.

[7eat51]

What's is Chicago style BBQ? Down here BBQ means meat cooked outdoors on an open grill, in the past wood burning flames but nowadays usually gas fired. Beef, chicken, fish doesn't matter, charred to death common if not so tasty.

BBQ basically means cooking on a grill, and the better BBQ chefs usually cook at low heat and for a long time, and will experiment with different types of wood to create unique flavors. However, there are different regions in the U.S., each having their twist on how this is done, especially regarding seasoning, sauce, and cuts of meat. Some regions use dry rubs, some tangy sauces, etc. Chicago-style BBQ primarily refers to meat cut, that being rib-tips and hot links (a type of sausage).

In the part of the city where I am from, you often get the best BBQ from places at which you order and receive your food through bullet-proof glass. It kind of adds to the ambiance.