Real Urban BBQ - New BBQ joint in Highland Park
Real Urban BBQ - New BBQ joint in Highland Park
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Post #121 - January 29th, 2020, 4:39 pmPapa Willie's opened on the Highwood/HP border, as well. No idea if they ate into RUB's business.
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Post #122 - January 29th, 2020, 6:19 pmNot likely as it is takeout only, has just ribs and chicken and is only open for dinner.
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Post #123 - February 23rd, 2020, 12:39 pmFamous Dave's parent company to own Real Urban BBQ in Vernon HillsA familiar name in restaurants is making a comeback in Vernon Hills, but barbecue lovers likely won't notice the company is back.
BBQ Holdings Inc., parent company of Famous Dave's, is acquiring the assets of Real Urban BBQ, which opened in the Vernon Hills Town Center, 1260 S. Milwaukee Ave., in 2012.The liquor license is being transferred and a closing on the deal is expected in coming weeks. Real Urban BBQ will retain its name and menu.
"Our location in Vernon Hills is still open! We hope that you'll come visit us for the same great BBQ you've enjoyed for the last 10 years!" reads a notice on the website.
"We are excited for this new partnership and we are happy to continue serving great BBQ to the community," said Christine Nelson, managing partner of the Vernon Hills location.
Jeff Crivello, CEO of Famous Dave's of America Inc. and BBQ Holdings, said the menu and recipes won't change.
"I live in Libertyville and it's (Real Urban) one of my favorite BBQ joints," he said. "I really enjoy the food, atmosphere and service model."
Jeff Shapiro, Lettuce Entertain You restaurants veteran and award-winning barbecue circuit competitor, opened the first Real Urban BBQ in Highland Park in 2010. Vernon Hills was the second location and a third opened in Oak Brook in late 2014.The Highland Park and Oak Brook locations closed earlier this year and are not part of the Famous Dave's acquisition.
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Post #124 - February 23rd, 2020, 8:35 pmWow, Famous Dave's? The CEO clearly doesn't know real BBQ!
I tried Papa Willie's recently. The ribs were tasty but really tough to get off the bone - not pleasant at all. If I order from there again, I'll mention it.
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Post #125 - February 25th, 2020, 11:52 amI guess the folks in Oak Brook didn't get the memo . . .Customers and Oak Brook village staff were caught off-guard with the recent closing of Real Urban Barbecue at 2119 Clearwater Drive, near the intersection of York Road and 22nd Street.
“We were very surprised. We had no idea they had closed until someone from our staff went over to get food and found out,” Village Manager Rick Ginex said.
Real Urban Barbecue makes sudden exit from Oak Brook
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #126 - February 29th, 2020, 2:05 pmRam4 wrote:Wow, Famous Dave's? The CEO clearly doesn't know real BBQ!
I tried Papa Willie's recently. The ribs were tasty but really tough to get off the bone - not pleasant at all. If I order from there again, I'll mention it.
I picked up some ribs from Papa Willie's last night and had an entirely different experience. The ribs had a great taste from being marinated and were not at all tough to get off the bone. You must have got them on an off night. I will go back again, you should also. Many people were picking up orders while I was waiting.
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Post #127 - March 2nd, 2020, 9:09 pm
Thanks, I will. I was hoping it might a bad night, but it was frustrating as they tasted great and when I did have a rare moment when it wasn't too tough, it was really good.lsher wrote:Ram4 wrote:Wow, Famous Dave's? The CEO clearly doesn't know real BBQ!
I tried Papa Willie's recently. The ribs were tasty but really tough to get off the bone - not pleasant at all. If I order from there again, I'll mention it.
I picked up some ribs from Papa Willie's last night and had an entirely different experience. The ribs had a great taste from being marinated and were not at all tough to get off the bone. You must have got them on an off night. I will go back again, you should also. Many people were picking up orders while I was waiting.
