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2009 Eat Out Awards
2009 Eat Out Awards Readers’ Choice Awards
Best Barbecue
SMOQUE
Other nominees Fat Willy’s Rib Shack, Honey 1 BBQ, Honky Tonk Barbeque, Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs, Uncle John’s, Smoke Daddy
Two-and-a-half years after opening, the Old Irving Park joint that proved the North Side could master ’cue still draws a line of devotees out the door almost every night. And it’s not just to see Adrien Brody–doppelgänger Barry Sorkin’s chef-sweatpants. (Okay, maybe for a very select few it is.) No, those folks are standing in line come rain or shine, patiently toting six-packs for a higher purpose: They’re there for the tender spareribs; the chicken tinged pinkish from smoking; the spicy sausages; and the pulled pork, with its criminally delicious combination of crunchy and soft meat just waiting to be splashed with a few extra hits of barbecue sauce. If only all life decisions were as uncomplicated as whether to go with sliced or chopped brisket. 3800 N Pulaski Rd, 773-545-7427. —Julia KramerReaders’ Choice Awards: Best New Bar | Best Beer Bar | Best New Restaurant | Best New Middle Eastern | Best Brunch | Best Loop Lunch | Best Italian | Best New Frozen Yogurt | Best Thai | Best New Vegetarian | Best Tapas | Best Thin-Crust Pizza | Best Barbecue | Best Corner Tap | Best Burger Photo gallery | Readers’ Choice Awards | Critics’ Picks | Video from the ceremony
Time Out Chicago / Issue 215 : Apr 9–15, 2009
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ummmm. BULL AND BEAR anyone?
For Mia Francesca to beat out Spiaggia is absolutely insane, they aren't even comparable so it's just not fair. Spiaggia is without a doubt the best place in the city for Italian food. I've even taken my mother who is from Venice there and she has approved. If the nonna says so, it's gotta be so.
CAFÉ BA-BA-REEBA is original? It may be the oldest but nothing is more Spanish than Cafe Iberico. My personal test of a real tapas joint: ask id they serve Pacharan, imported sloe berry liquor popular in Spain and rarely found here. Last I ate at Ba Ba Reeba, they didn't serve Pacharan or half the authentic dishes listed on Iberico's menu.
Someone should do a review on Uncle Sammy's on Fullerton. This place is one of the best places for sandwiches in the city and the brownies are stupid good. There are always people lined up at lunch and I had never even heard of the place? These guys need to market their awesome product. I think people would really come here after the bars if they knew it was open.
Where is Chilango- the cool Mexican restaurant in Upper Street??
The food is absolutely fantastic! Each dish I've tried is succulent and has just the right amount of spices. They do need to have some sign or such though, very hard to find, easy to drive past without noticing.
What's with the weird comments here? Chickpea is fun, has great food (although I'm sure not everyone will agree but do they ever?), is incredibly friendly and it's really really reasonable. They are hard to find (no sign) and confusing (you order at the counter, pick up your silverware and napkins and they bring the food to your table). But it's got great atmosphere and a free pinball machine. I could keep coming back here just for the baba-ghannooj. Highly recommended. Check out reviews on yelp.
CAFÉ BA-BA-REEBA is by far the best tapas restaurant inthe city. I highly suggest checking out Mon Ami Gabi as well. The peppercorn steak is tremendous.
I can't believe Meli Cafe wasn't an option. Hands down best brunch in the city.
I love the plain yogurt to stir my purist tastes.
Really? With all the new places in Chicago, _this_ is what TOC readers chose? For shame.
Angels and Kings? Honestly?
I don't understand how this place gets rave reviews. I'll agree - the hummus is delicious, but that's where it ends. The entree specials are bland and definitely missing Middle Eastern spice! There must be a better newcomer than this place. I wanted to love it, but I just didn't. Not in the coziest neighborhood either.